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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. In the Old Babylonian version of the theft of the Tablet of Destiny, what is Anzu's name?
(a) Anzim.
(b) Anzom.
(c) Anzum.
(d) Anzam.

2. Where does Marduk build the house for Lahmu and Lahamu to use when they are passing through?
(a) Ut-napishtum.
(b) Esharra.
(c) Atrahasis.
(d) Apsu.

3. With whom does the Earth create a union in the Theology of Dunnu?
(a) Sky.
(b) Plough.
(c) Water.
(d) Plow.

4. Who helps add to the vegetation and animals on Earth after marriage in the Theology of Dunnu?
(a) The Cattle God.
(b) Earth.
(c) The Herdsman God.
(d) The Flock God.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What must Adapa wear when he is sent to appear before Anu?

2. What is Sharur?

3. What does Erra ask of Ishum in the beginning of their story?

4. How does the story of Erra and Ishum differ in format from the rest of the myths in this book?

5. What is the name of Etana's son?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Ninurta ultimately defeat Anzu?

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

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

5. Of what is the Theology of Dunnu symbolic?

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

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

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

9. How does Marduk defeat Tiamat?

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

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