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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is both wife and sister to Haharnum?
(a) Belet-seri.
(b) Belet-ili.
(c) Belat-ilir.
(d) Belet-saril.

2. Fill in the blank: The Herdman God has slain both the Flock God and ______.
(a) Lake.
(b) Sea.
(c) River.
(d) Ocean.

3. Who creates an army of vicious, terrible warriors in the Epic of Creation?
(a) Mother Hubur.
(b) Mother Anza.
(c) Tiamat.
(d) Marduk.

4. What holiday is the culmination of the cycle represented by the Theology of Dunnu?
(a) New Year.
(b) Equinox.
(c) Winter Solstice.
(d) Samhain.

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

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

7. During the Festival of the New Year, why was the Epic of Creation performed or recited?
(a) It was propaganda for the king.
(b) It was a morale-booster for the citizens.
(c) It was a religious ceremony for the temple maidens.
(d) It was a time for feasting.

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

9. According to Ea's instructions, what must Ninurta do after cutting off Anzu's wings?
(a) Shoot an arrow through his liver.
(b) Shoot an arrow through his heart.
(c) Shoot an arrow through his head.
(d) Shoot an arrow through his throat.

10. What is significant about the Theology of Dunnu?
(a) It shows that there was a belief system before Marduk.
(b) It shows that Ancient Babylonians did not actually take their gods literally.
(c) It shows that not all areas in Mesopotamia had the same beliefs.
(d) It shows that written records were kept before Mesopotamia.

11. According to Erra, what of Marduk's has become dirty?
(a) His hair.
(b) His adornment.
(c) His face.
(d) His throne.

12. What is the true reason for the Sebitti wanting to go to battle with Erra?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Ambition.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Resentment.

13. Who is Anu's vizier?
(a) Iiabrat.
(b) Namtar.
(c) Nergal.
(d) Adapa.

14. What monstrosities does Erra release upon mankind?
(a) The Igigi.
(b) The Sebitti.
(c) The Anunnaki.
(d) The Gorgons.

15. According to the story of Erra and Ishum, what will happen if Marduk leaves his palace?
(a) The world will implode.
(b) The people will stop caring for their homes.
(c) The world will be thrown into natural chaos and war.
(d) The people will forget about their deities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tree grows by Etana's fort?

2. Who are the Sebitti?

3. What appears to be the main thing that Erra craves from the other gods, as illustrated several times throughout his story?

4. Who does Hayyashum marry?

5. Why do Apsu and Mummu plan to kill the gods?

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