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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nergal and Ereshkigal, Babylonian Version and Amarna Version.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the author not entirely certain that Atrahasis sent an offering of peace to the gods to stop the flooding?
(a) There are too many versions of this story to know for sure.
(b) It is unclear if Atrahasis sent a peace offering or a warning.
(c) Some of the text is missing.
(d) Atrahasis denies doing it in the text.

2. Who is the king of the old gods?
(a) Ea.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Ellil.
(d) Anu.

3. Of what is Ishtar the goddess?
(a) Water.
(b) Sexuality.
(c) Underworld.
(d) Hunting.

4. What reason is given for the myths of this book being the basis of stories for other cultures?
(a) The people of Mesopotamia often sent scrolls to churches of other faiths.
(b) The people of Mesopotamia traveled the world.
(c) Mesopotamia created one of the first traveling libraries.
(d) People of other countries frequently travelled through Mesopotamia.

5. What is Kurnugi?
(a) The gods' home.
(b) The Underworld.
(c) The collective temples of the gods.
(d) The sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unique feature does this book use to help the reader understand these stories?

2. From which civilization do these myths originate?

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

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

5. How does Ereshkigal keep Nergal from killing her in the Amarna version?

(see the answer key)

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