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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 fate is granted to Marduk for volunteering to battle Tiamat?
(a) He will be canonized.
(b) He will be made the gods' warrior.
(c) He is made king of the gods.
(d) He will be granted any temple in the land.

2. How many gods and goddesses comprise the assembly of the gods after Tiamat's death?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Forty.

3. What happens to the plant Gilgamesh took from the Apsu?
(a) It is lost in a storm.
(b) It is stolen by a snake.
(c) It is eaten by Gilgamesh in a trick from Ishtar.
(d) It is stolen by Ishtar.

4. Who is one of the creators of Lahmu and Lahamu?
(a) Ellil.
(b) Tiamat.
(c) Ea.
(d) Marduk.

5. How much of Gilgamesh is considered to be the mortal part?
(a) One fifth.
(b) One half.
(c) One fourth.
(d) One third.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story of Ereshkigal, why does Kakka tell the queen of the Underworld to send a messenger up to the world?

2. In the Babylonian version of Gilgamesh's story, what incites the battle between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

3. Why do Apsu and Mummu plan to kill the gods?

4. Which does not describe Marduk?

5. Who is Namtar?

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