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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. How many names are given to Marduk by Anshar, Lahmu, and Lahamu?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

2. What is the result of Ninurta killing Anzu?
(a) Anzu becomes demonized in all cultures.
(b) Ninurta has become famous all over the world.
(c) Ninurta becomes king of the gods.
(d) Ninurta becomes shunned by all of mankind.

3. What does Anzu look like?
(a) A mane-less lion with tail feathers.
(b) An eagle with a lion's mane.
(c) A wingless eagle.
(d) A lion-headed eagle.

4. Who marries Pasture and Poplar?
(a) The Herdsman God.
(b) The Sea.
(c) The Flock God.
(d) The Cattle God.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Anu's vizier?

2. What fate is granted to Marduk for volunteering to battle Tiamat?

3. For how many months does Etana feed and train the eagle in the pit?

4. What is Sharur?

5. Who is one of the creators of Lahmu and Lahamu?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mami (or Belet-ili) explain to her son why he should go to battle against Anzu?

2. How does Ishum end Erra's devastation of the world?

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

4. How is Marduk rewarded for his victory over Tiamat?

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

6. Why does Adapa curse the South Wind and what are the consequences?

7. Who is Haharnum?

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

9. What leads to Anzu stealing the Tablet of Destinies?

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

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