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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Theology of Dunnu.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How must the eagle help Etana in return for saving the bird's life?
(a) The eagle must help Etana find the plant of birth.
(b) The eagle must help Etana gain safe passage through the Underworld.
(c) The eagle must kill the snake.
(d) The eagle must help Etana find the plant that grant immortality.

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

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

4. Because Adapa was mislead by Ea and Anu, what opportunity does he miss?
(a) The ability to travel through life and death.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Divinity.
(d) Eternal life.

5. What reason does Ut-napishtium (or Atrahasis) give Gilgamesh for why only he is allowed to be immortal?
(a) Ut-napishtium saved the gods.
(b) Ut-napishtium saved mankind.
(c) Ut-napishtium is too holy to ever die.
(d) Ut-napishtium's responsibilities on Earth will never end.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps add to the vegetation and animals on Earth after marriage in the Theology of Dunnu?

2. What does Atrahasis bring onto his boat besides people?

3. What name does Marduk give to the area in front of Esharra?

4. What facet of mankind annoys Ellil to the point where he nearly casts a plague upon them?

5. In the Theology of Dunnu, what happens when pieces of the Earth mate?

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