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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Anzu - Standard and Old Babylonian Version.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From which civilization do these myths originate?
(a) China.
(b) Greece.
(c) Mesopotamia.
(d) Rome.

2. How does Ut-napishtium prove to Gilgamesh how many days the latter man slept?
(a) Ut-napishtium's wife baked a loaf of bread for each day Gilgamesh slept.
(b) Ut-napishtium had Shamash stand as witness.
(c) Ut-napishtium put a cut on Gilgamesh's leg for each day.
(d) Ut-napishtium planted a tree for each day Gilgamesh slept.

3. For what reason, in the story of Atrahasis, do the gods create man?
(a) They are tired of doing all of the work on their own.
(b) They were hoping to run an experiment.
(c) The gods were bored.
(d) The gods were lonely without anyone to lead.

4. Fill in the blank: The ancient civilization of these myths can be found between the Tigris and the _______.
(a) Nile.
(b) Indus.
(c) Euphrates.
(d) Amu Darya.

5. How long does Enki believe the flood will last?
(a) Forty days and forty nights.
(b) Three years.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Seven days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not one of Adapa's responsibilities?

2. For how many months does Etana feed and train the eagle in the pit?

3. What god is sacrificed in order to create man?

4. In the Armana version, why does Ereshkigal send Namtar to the gods after the banquet?

5. What does Enki give Belet-ili?

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