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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epic of Creation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mami (or Belet-ili) explain the robbery of the Tablet to Ninurta?
(a) Anzu robbed mankind.
(b) Anzu is unworthy to hold the tablet.
(c) Anzu is in the right but acted too rashly.
(d) Anzu essentially robbed her.

2. What do Anu and Ellil agree to do for the other gods?
(a) Lighten their workload.
(b) Allow them to switch vocations.
(c) Allow them to marry.
(d) Share their power.

3. Why is Ea unable to face Tiamat?
(a) He is too injured.
(b) He is afraid of her.
(c) He does not wish to kill his mother.
(d) He knows his powers will not affect her.

4. How does Ninurta return from the mountains after killing Anzu?
(a) Birdu.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Ereshkigal.
(d) Anzu.

5. What reason is given for the myths of this book being the basis of stories for other cultures?
(a) The people of Mesopotamia often sent scrolls to churches of other faiths.
(b) Mesopotamia created one of the first traveling libraries.
(c) The people of Mesopotamia traveled the world.
(d) People of other countries frequently travelled through Mesopotamia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ea advise Nergal to refrain from while in the Underworld?

2. How does Marduk entrap Tiamat?

3. What act does Mami claim will cause Ninurta to be worshiped throughout the land?

4. In the story of Ereshkigal, why does Kakka tell the queen of the Underworld to send a messenger up to the world?

5. What Greek goddess is heavily connected to Ishtar?

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