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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) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Seven.

2. Because Adapa was mislead by Ea and Anu, what opportunity does he miss?
(a) Divinity.
(b) The ability to travel through life and death.
(c) Eternal life.
(d) Wisdom.

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

4. What tree grows by Etana's fort?
(a) Willow.
(b) Maple.
(c) Birch.
(d) Poplar.

5. Where does the story depicting the theft of the Tablet of Destiny end in the Old Babylonian version?
(a) Nirgirsu shooting Anzum in the heart.
(b) Anzum's body being thrown from the cliffs.
(c) Anzum surrendering the Tablet.
(d) Nirgirsu cutting off Anzum's wings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Adapa?

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

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

4. What was the Flock God son's relationship to his wife before they married?

5. Throughout his story, with what is Erra obsessed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Before receiving instructions from Ea, how does the battle between Ninurta and Anzu initially go?

4. In the story of Etana, what is the arrangement made before Shamash between the eagle and the snake?

5. How does Erra trick Marduk into leaving his palace?

6. What is the fate of the Sea and the Cattle God?

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

8. What is the station and functions of Adapa?

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

10. How is Adapa tricked out of becoming immortal?

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