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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In what modern country can the ancient civilization of these myths be found?
(a) Iran.
(b) Syria.
(c) Iraq.
(d) Afghanistan.
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 send some of their feast to her.
(b) They wish to assassinate the queen.
(c) They wish to send more help to the Underworld.
(d) They wish to to replace her messenger.
3. How many gates must one pass through to reach Kurnugi?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Six.
4. For whom must Ishtar be exchanged in Kurnugi?
(a) Dumuzi.
(b) Ea.
(c) Belili.
(d) Good-Looks.
5. For what errand does Ea create the man called Good-Looks?
(a) Good-Looks is to torment Ishtar.
(b) Good-Looks is to distract Ereshkigal so that Ishtar may escape.
(c) Good-Looks is to reprimand Ereshkigal and Ishtar for their feud.
(d) Good-Looks is to fetch waters of life from Ereshkigal.
6. In what tradition where these myths originally related?
(a) Song.
(b) Dance.
(c) Oral tradition.
(d) Murals within the temples.
7. What does Gilgamesh use to cross over the deadly water past the mountains and darkness?
(a) Three hundred wooden poles.
(b) He simply swims it without taking a single breath the entire time.
(c) A boat made from rocks.
(d) A giant leaf.
8. How must Nergal atone for his offense towards Namtar?
(a) Pray for forgiveness.
(b) Chop down trees and make a chair.
(c) Walk to the underworld over gravel and allow his blood to cleanse his offense.
(d) Sacrifice several animals to Namtar.
9. Who tells Atrahasis to build a boat in anticipation of Ellil flooding the world?
(a) Enki.
(b) Tiamat.
(c) Ea.
(d) Ellili.
10. When Nergal returns to the Underworld on his own, what happens when he finds Ereshkigal?
(a) They remain in bed for seven days.
(b) He spits in Namtar's face.
(c) Ereshkigal strikes him in the face.
(d) Ereshkigal orders for him to be tortured.
11. What is Kurnugi?
(a) The Underworld.
(b) The gods' home.
(c) The sea.
(d) The collective temples of the gods.
12. About what does Ea question Nergal upon the arrival of Namtar?
(a) Nergal slapped Namtar in the face.
(b) Nergal spat on Namtar upon his arrival.
(c) Nergal refused to look Namtar in the eyes.
(d) Nergal did not bow to Namtar.
13. What is unique about the plant Gilgamesh retrieves from the Apsu?
(a) It is the only one of its kind in the world.
(b) It grants the finder a wish.
(c) It grants immortality.
(d) It is able to feed a small town for three months.
14. What do Anu and Ellil agree to do for the other gods?
(a) Allow them to marry.
(b) Allow them to switch vocations.
(c) Share their power.
(d) Lighten their workload.
15. When Nergal escapes from the Underworld, what do the gods demand be done to him?
(a) He is to be stripped of his powers.
(b) He is to be disfigured.
(c) He is to be tortured for his defiance.
(d) He is to be sent back.
Short Answer Questions
1. After seven years of famine, to what does mankind resort?
2. In the story of Ishtar, what version does the author use?
3. How many figures are contained within this book?
4. What is Ishtar's relationship to Ereshkigal?
5. On what condition does Ereshkigal allow Ishtar entrance to Kurnugi?
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