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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Erra and Ishum.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What pact do the eagle and snake in Etana's story make with Shamash?
(a) The animals will work together to force Etana to leave his fort.
(b) The animals will both work with Etana.
(c) The animals will worship only Shamash.
(d) The animals will not harm each other.

3. How does the Epic of Creation in this book end?
(a) Mankind will hopefully worship Marduk as the gods' savior.
(b) Mankind will no longer need to rely on the gods for help.
(c) TIamat will never return to reclaim her throne
(d) Apsu will stay below the waters for eternity.

4. What function does the Tablet of Destinies serve?
(a) It controls the weather patterns.
(b) It controls the orders and fates for the gods.
(c) It controls the seasonal changes.
(d) It controls how long mankind lives.

5. What is the result of Ninurta killing Anzu?
(a) Ninurta has become famous all over the world.
(b) Anzu becomes demonized in all cultures.
(c) Ninurta becomes shunned by all of mankind.
(d) Ninurta becomes king of the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who chooses Ninurta to attack Anzu?

2. What does Hayyashum do to Haharnum after taking over his territory?

3. What was the Flock God son's relationship to his wife before they married?

4. What leads Etana to attempt, for a second time, to fly with the eagle to Anu's heaven?

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

(see the answer key)

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