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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What happens to the plant Gilgamesh took from the Apsu?
(a) It is stolen by a snake.
(b) It is stolen by Ishtar.
(c) It is eaten by Gilgamesh in a trick from Ishtar.
(d) It is lost in a storm.

3. What theory does the author suggest as the origin for the tale of Atrahasis?
(a) It explains why New Years is a celebration all around the world.
(b) It is an explanation for why the priestesses of Shamash were never allowed to have children.
(c) It explains why water is so revered in the Mesopotamian culture.
(d) It explains how the rivers Tigris and Euphrates were formed.

4. In the Old Babylonian version of the theft of the Tablet of Destiny, what is Anzu's name?
(a) Anzum.
(b) Anzam.
(c) Anzom.
(d) Anzim.

5. Why does the snake attack the eagle and leave it for dead in a pit?
(a) The snake wanted the tree to himself.
(b) The eagle ate the snake's young.
(c) The eagle insulted Shamash.
(d) The snake is reneging on their deal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kurnugi?

2. What reason does Ut-napishtium (or Atrahasis) give Gilgamesh for why only he is allowed to be immortal?

3. Why is Ninurta unable to kill Anzu?

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

5. How does Ereshkigal avenge herself upon Ishtar?

(see the answer key)

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