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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Epic of Gilgamesh - Standard version and Old Babylonian Version.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unique feature does this book use to help the reader understand these stories?
(a) It relates these stories to other, well-known tales.
(b) It offers several original pictures from the time period.
(c) It offers a version of the stories in their original language.
(d) It is fully annotated so that further research is accessible.

2. In terms of population control, what do the gods agree to do with women?
(a) Women will have to ask permission of the holy men to become pregnant.
(b) Women will have to pray to the gods to get pregnant.
(c) Not all women will be able to or allowed to give birth.
(d) Women will only be able to have sex once a month.

3. After Gilgamesh passes through the mountains, what creatures does Gilgamesh mistakenly kill?
(a) The stone creatures.
(b) The Gorgons.
(c) The taklimtu.
(d) The Sebitti.

4. After seven years of famine, to what does mankind resort?
(a) Prostitution.
(b) Cannibalism.
(c) Warring.
(d) Eating dirt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many myths are contained in this book?

2. Fill in the blank: The ancient civilization of these myths can be found between the Tigris and the _______.

3. What is the station of the god or goddess who creates man?

4. What is the result of Enkidu and Gilgamesh's brutal battle?

5. What does Gilgamesh use to cross over the deadly water past the mountains and darkness?

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