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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Epic of Gilgamesh - Standard version and Old Babylonian Version.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mercy does Ea grant to Gilgamesh in response to the man's prayers?
(a) He allows Enkidu to return from the underworld.
(b) He allows Enkidu to bid Gilgamesh a final farewell.
(c) He allows Gilgamesh to marry.
(d) He allows Gilgamesh to become immortal.

2. What facet of mankind annoys Ellil to the point where he nearly casts a plague upon them?
(a) Their questions.
(b) Their disrespect.
(c) Their noise.
(d) Their smells.

3. Why does the author of this book believe it is necessary to understand where the stories of several different cultures originated?
(a) It helps to understand which cultures came first.
(b) It helps to understand the stories behind the legends.
(c) It helps to understand the importance of working for onself.
(d) It helps to understand how women were once treated.

4. For what reason, in the story of Atrahasis, do the gods create man?
(a) They were hoping to run an experiment.
(b) They are tired of doing all of the work on their own.
(c) The gods were bored.
(d) The gods were lonely without anyone to lead.

5. In terms of population control, what do the gods agree to do with women?
(a) Women will only be able to have sex once a month.
(b) Women will have to ask permission of the holy men to become pregnant.
(c) Not all women will be able to or allowed to give birth.
(d) Women will have to pray to the gods to get pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tool is used within the introductions to help the reader understand the time line of these stories?

2. What reasons does Enki give for instructing Antrahasis to build his boat?

3. What goddess is said to have been the mother of Gilgamesh?

4. What purpose does the Sigla and Abbreviations section serve for this book?

5. How does Shamash help Gilgamesh in his battle against Humbaba?

(see the answer key)

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