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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. Who is the offspring of the Cattle God and the Sea?
(a) The Flocks God.
(b) Sky.
(c) Earth.
(d) Dunnu.
2. When the eagle takes Etana to the skies, why does the king ask to be returned to earth?
(a) Etana changed his mind about going to see the gods.
(b) Etana grew ill from the ascent.
(c) Etana became fearful of the heights.
(d) Etana had dreams of forboding.
3. What name does Marduk give to the area in front of Esharra?
(a) Irbil.
(b) Babylon.
(c) Mosul.
(d) Mesopotamia.
4. To whom does Nudimmud give birth in the Epic of Creation?
(a) Apsu.
(b) Ea.
(c) Ellil.
(d) Tiamat.
5. According to Erra, what of Marduk's has become dirty?
(a) His face.
(b) His throne.
(c) His adornment.
(d) His hair.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which does not describe Marduk?
2. After the death of Tiamat, what adorns the door to Apsu?
3. During the Festival of the New Year, why was the Epic of Creation performed or recited?
4. Why does Adapa curse the South Wind?
5. Who is Adapa?
Short Essay Questions
1. After Erra ceases his destruction against mankind and the gods, how does Ishum help repair the damage?
2. How does Ninurta ultimately defeat Anzu?
3. Who does Anu initially choose to battle Anzu and why do the warriors refuse?
4. Why does Adapa curse the South Wind and what are the consequences?
5. What is the station and functions of Adapa?
6. Why is the eagle left to die in the pit in Etana's story?
7. How does Mami (or Belet-ili) explain to her son why he should go to battle against Anzu?
8. What is significant about the Mesopotamian culture when reading the Theology of Dunnu?
9. How is Adapa tricked out of becoming immortal?
10. How is Marduk rewarded for his victory over Tiamat?
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