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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reasons does Enki give for instructing Antrahasis to build his boat?
(a) He wanted to be sure that the new race of humans would worship him.
(b) He wanted to humiliate Ellil.
(c) He wanted to be sure that there would still be life on earth.
(d) He was asked to intervene by Belet-ili.

2. What does Enki give Belet-ili?
(a) Wood.
(b) Rock.
(c) Sand.
(d) Clay.

3. Who is one of the creators of Lahmu and Lahamu?
(a) Marduk.
(b) Ellil.
(c) Tiamat.
(d) Ea.

4. What ancient text is not listed as having being inspired by these myths?
(a) Arabian Nights.
(b) The Illiad.
(c) The Qur'an.
(d) The Old Testament.

5. To whom does Nudimmud give birth in the Epic of Creation?
(a) Apsu.
(b) Ellil.
(c) Ea.
(d) Tiamat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What goddess is said to have been the mother of Gilgamesh?

2. How does Marduk entrap Tiamat?

3. How does Good-Looks save Ishtar from Kurnugi?

4. Theology of Dunnu is another version of which myth already discussed within this book?

5. Because Adapa was mislead by Ea and Anu, what opportunity does he miss?

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