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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who built Kish?
(a) Adapa.
(b) Nergal.
(c) The Igigi.
(d) The Underworld demons sent by Ea.

2. When Namtar is sent from the Underworld to argue with the gods for Nergal's return, what does Ereshkigal reveal?
(a) She is dying.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She was raped.
(d) She has been planning on poisoning Nergal for his obstinance.

3. What facet of mankind annoys Ellil to the point where he nearly casts a plague upon them?
(a) Their disrespect.
(b) Their noise.
(c) Their smells.
(d) Their questions.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about the plant Gilgamesh retrieves from the Apsu?

2. On their journey to the Pine Forest, what plagues Gilgamesh?

3. What must Adapa wear when he is sent to appear before Anu?

4. When sent from the Underworld, why is Namtar unable to locate Nergal?

5. How does Ut-napishtium prove to Gilgamesh how many days the latter man slept?

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