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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adapa and Etana.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the snake attack the eagle and leave it for dead in a pit?
(a) The snake wanted the tree to himself.
(b) The snake is reneging on their deal.
(c) The eagle insulted Shamash.
(d) The eagle ate the snake's young.

2. For what reason, in the story of Atrahasis, do the gods create man?
(a) The gods were lonely without anyone to lead.
(b) They were hoping to run an experiment.
(c) They are tired of doing all of the work on their own.
(d) The gods were bored.

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

4. Which goddess creates Enkidu in order to bring down Gilgamesh's arrogance?
(a) Ereshkigal.
(b) Tiamat.
(c) Ishtar.
(d) Aruru.

5. What ritual takes place during Dumuzi's time in Kurnugi?
(a) Weddings.
(b) Ritual cleansing.
(c) Lying-in-state.
(d) Funerals.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what errand does Ea create the man called Good-Looks?

2. What biblical character is similar to Atrahasis?

3. Who is Namtar?

4. What do the gods, at the end of Atrahasis's story, amend in every living human?

5. How must the eagle help Etana in return for saving the bird's life?

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