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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epic of Creation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh use to cross over the deadly water past the mountains and darkness?
(a) Three hundred wooden poles.
(b) A giant leaf.
(c) He simply swims it without taking a single breath the entire time.
(d) A boat made from rocks.

2. After the death of Tiamat, what adorns the door to Apsu?
(a) Mother Hubur's creatures.
(b) Tiatmat's head.
(c) Apsu's head.
(d) Marduk's weapons.

3. From what does Marduk create the world?
(a) Apsu's remains.
(b) Tiamat's remains.
(c) Apsu's rown.
(d) Tiamat's crown.

4. What gesture does Ninsun extend before Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to stop Humbaba?
(a) She disowns Gilgamesh so that he will carry no guilt of abandonment with him on his journey.
(b) She asks Gilgamesh and Enkidu to pray with her.
(c) She blesses Enkidu.
(d) She adopts Enkidu as another son.

5. In the Amarna version of Nergal and Ereshkigal's story, what does Ea send to the Underworld with Nergal?
(a) Fourteen wolves.
(b) Fourteen horses.
(c) Fourteen warriors.
(d) Fourteen demons.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Nudimmud give birth in the Epic of Creation?

2. In the Armana version, why does Ereshkigal send Namtar to the gods after the banquet?

3. What goddess is said to have been the mother of Gilgamesh?

4. What fate is granted to Marduk for volunteering to battle Tiamat?

5. What Phoenician god might be based on the legend of Ereshkigal and Nergal?

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