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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Women & Magic : Chapter 2, Magic.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pusan is the _____ of the sun.
(a) Charioteer.
(b) Herder.
(c) Husband.
(d) Maker.

2. Mudgala's wife hopes that Indra will turn her husband into a _____.
(a) Cow.
(b) Frog.
(c) Lion.
(d) Bull.

3. In the hymn, "Indra and the Maruts", what type of animal is named as 'the does' that are yoked to the chariot?
(a) Goats.
(b) Impalas.
(c) Deer.
(d) Gazelles.

4. What are the human and demonic enemies of the invading Indo-Aryans?
(a) Agnus.
(b) Panis.
(c) Saramas.
(d) Atmans.

5. In "The Deeds of the Asvins", the feet in the phrase 'in three chariots with six horses and a hundred feet' are _____.
(a) Rocks.
(b) Roots.
(c) Stars.
(d) Oars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is often identified with the soul?

2. The Asvins are said to be born of the _____ in "The Deeds of the Asvins".

3. What is the center of the wheel in the "All-Maker" myth called?

4. Who are the ancient dark divinities?

5. Pusan presides over _____.

(see the answer key)

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