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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. 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 the stories behind the legends.
(b) It helps to understand the importance of working for onself.
(c) It helps to understand how women were once treated.
(d) It helps to understand which cultures came first.

2. What god is sacrificed in order to create man?
(a) Ilawela.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Enki.
(d) Ea.

3. How does Ellil first punish mankind in the story of Atrahasis?
(a) He sends a flood.
(b) He orders a drought.
(c) He ignores their prayers for children.
(d) He unleashes the Sebitti.

4. What does Gilgamesh use to cross over the deadly water past the mountains and darkness?
(a) A giant leaf.
(b) Three hundred wooden poles.
(c) A boat made from rocks.
(d) He simply swims it without taking a single breath the entire time.

5. In what modern country can the ancient civilization of these myths be found?
(a) Iran.
(b) Iraq.
(c) Syria.
(d) Afghanistan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which goddess creates Enkidu in order to bring down Gilgamesh's arrogance?

2. In the Babylonian version of Gilgamesh's story, what incites the battle between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

3. In what tradition where these myths originally related?

4. How long does Enki believe the flood will last?

5. What gesture does Ninsun extend before Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to stop Humbaba?

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