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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Atrahasis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does the author give for noting similarities between these myths and other, well-known stories?
(a) It allows the reader to see the progression of gender relations through stories.
(b) It allows the reader to see the differences in the relationship between man and god.
(c) It allows the reader to easier relate to the myths.
(d) It allows the reader to see that the Mesopotamian myths came first.

2. What tool is used within the introductions to help the reader understand the time line of these stories?
(a) The Sigla.
(b) The Flow Chart.
(c) The Chronological Chart.
(d) The Abbreviations.

3. What theory does the author suggest as the origin for the tale of Atrahasis?
(a) It explains why water is so revered in the Mesopotamian culture.
(b) It is an explanation for why the priestesses of Shamash were never allowed to have children.
(c) It explains how the rivers Tigris and Euphrates were formed.
(d) It explains why New Years is a celebration all around the world.

4. What tool, in this book, explains how these myths came about?
(a) The Sigla.
(b) The Prefaces.
(c) The Abbreviations.
(d) The Figures.

5. What biblical character is similar to Atrahasis?
(a) Abel.
(b) Noah.
(c) Solomon.
(d) Cain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What god is sacrificed in order to create man?

2. Who is the king of the old gods?

3. Who do the myths revolve around?

4. In what tradition where these myths originally related?

5. What does Atrahasis bring onto his boat besides people?

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