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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Armana version, why does Ereshkigal send Namtar to the gods after the banquet?
(a) Namtar is to plead for Ereshkigal's release from her duties.
(b) Namtar is to bring Nergal to her.
(c) Namtar is to kill Nergal.
(d) Namtar is to send a message to Ea about her weariness of being in the Underworld.

2. On what medium where these myths originally found?
(a) Paintings.
(b) Pottery.
(c) Tablets.
(d) Tapestries.

3. What is Erra's station amongst the Gods?
(a) He is their warrior.
(b) He is their cleric.
(c) He is their healer.
(d) He is the keeper of the Tablet.

4. To whom does the blessing of the bow refer in The Epic of Creation?
(a) Ishtar.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Ereshkigal.
(d) Tiamat.

5. For how many months does Etana feed and train the eagle in the pit?
(a) Five months.
(b) Twelve months.
(c) Eight months.
(d) Three months.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story of Ishtar, what version does the author use?

2. After the death of Tiamat, what adorns the door to Apsu?

3. Of what is Ishtar the goddess?

4. How does Ishum halt Erra's rampage on the world?

5. Who does the Cattle God kill?

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