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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the Festival of the New Year, why was the Epic of Creation performed or recited?
(a) It was a religious ceremony for the temple maidens.
(b) It was a time for feasting.
(c) It was a morale-booster for the citizens.
(d) It was propaganda for the king.

2. Why do Apsu and Mummu plan to kill the gods?
(a) They are too weak for Apsu's plans.
(b) Apsu fears he made them defective.
(c) They are too loud for Apsu.
(d) Apsu fears that they will rebel.

3. What is not one of Adapa's responsibilities?
(a) Fishing for Eridu.
(b) Working alongside the bakers.
(c) Tending the rites.
(d) Healing the sick.

4. How does Ereshkigal avenge herself upon Ishtar?
(a) Namtar casts sixty diseases on Ishtar.
(b) She traps Ishtar in an icy lake.
(c) Namtar tricks Ishtar into marrying a beast.
(d) Namtar removes Ishtar's divine rights.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who kills the Herdsman God, Pasture, and Poplar?

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

3. What duty is assigned to Anzu by Ellil?

4. Why is the author not entirely certain that Atrahasis sent an offering of peace to the gods to stop the flooding?

5. Where does the story depicting the theft of the Tablet of Destiny end in the Old Babylonian version?

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