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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why do Apsu and Mummu plan to kill the gods?
(a) Apsu fears he made them defective.
(b) They are too loud for Apsu.
(c) Apsu fears that they will rebel.
(d) They are too weak for Apsu's plans.

5. What must Adapa wear when he is sent to appear before Anu?
(a) Mourning clothing.
(b) A shift from the Temple of Anu.
(c) Nothing.
(d) He must be dressed as the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Nudimmud give birth in the Epic of Creation?

2. When Nirgirsu is depicted battling the man who stole the Tablet in the Old Babylonian version of this story, how many lines are missing between this section and the part where Ea intervenes with instructions?

3. Where does the story depicting the theft of the Tablet of Destiny end in the Old Babylonian version?

4. In the Old Babylonian version of the theft of the Tablet of Destiny, what is Anzu's name?

5. When the eagle takes Etana to the skies, why does the king ask to be returned to earth?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ninurta ultimately defeat Anzu?

2. What leads to Ea slaying both Apsu and Mummu?

3. What is the given reason and the true reason for the Sebitti's desire to go to war?

4. Who does Anu initially choose to battle Anzu and why do the warriors refuse?

5. How does the eagle help Etana on his quest to help his wife conceive?

6. What happens when Erra takes over Marduk's palace?

7. Who is Haharnum?

8. What does Mother Hubur create for Tiamat and why?

9. How is Adapa tricked out of becoming immortal?

10. How does Hayyashum contribute to the making of the world in the Theology of Dunnu?

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