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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Indra, Agni & Soma : Chapter 2, More Agni & Soma.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. 'Dhruvam' means _____.
(a) Steadfast.
(b) Loathing.
(c) Sweet.
(d) Sacred.
2. What is the name of the sacrificial drink pressed from a plant?
(a) Broth.
(b) Buttermilk.
(c) Karma.
(d) Soma.
3. Indra wages battle with _____ as well as weapons.
(a) Rocks.
(b) Epithets.
(c) Deception.
(d) Magic.
4. When Agni becomes priest, his _____ are both flame and prayer.
(a) Thoughts.
(b) Eyes.
(c) Arms.
(d) Robes.
5. The daughter of the sun is the _____ of Soma.
(a) Niece.
(b) Wife.
(c) Sister.
(d) Friend.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was used to protect female mourners instead of mascara or eye-shadow, as stated in the "Burial Hymn"?
2. Savitr is the _____ and the embodiment of twilight.
3. Vivavsan is a name for the _____.
4. The long-haired ascetic is an early precursor of the Upanisadic _____.
5. The author calls the unknown god the _____.
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