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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. Who is the king of the old gods?
(a) Anu.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Ea.
(d) Ellil.

2. In the story of Ereshkigal, why does Kakka tell the queen of the Underworld to send a messenger up to the world?
(a) They wish to send more help to the Underworld.
(b) They wish to assassinate the queen.
(c) They wish send some of their feast to her.
(d) They wish to to replace her messenger.

3. What goddess is said to have been the mother of Gilgamesh?
(a) Belet-ili.
(b) Ishtar.
(c) Lady Wild Cow.
(d) Ereshkigal.

4. In the story of Ishtar, what version does the author use?
(a) The Akkadian.
(b) The Sumerian.
(c) The Old Babylonian.
(d) The Greek.

5. How must Nergal atone for his offense towards Namtar?
(a) Pray for forgiveness.
(b) Walk to the underworld over gravel and allow his blood to cleanse his offense.
(c) Sacrifice several animals to Namtar.
(d) Chop down trees and make a chair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What section of the book is the table of contents for the book's figures?

2. What is unique about the plant Gilgamesh retrieves from the Apsu?

3. In what tradition where these myths originally related?

4. What food does Anu actually offer to Adapa?

5. What is Anu's relationships to Ada and Gerra?

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