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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Anzu - Standard and Old Babylonian Version.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ritual takes place during Dumuzi's time in Kurnugi?
(a) Ritual cleansing.
(b) Funerals.
(c) Lying-in-state.
(d) Weddings.

2. After the death of Enkidu, for what does a grieving Gilgamesh seek?
(a) Immortality.
(b) Enkidu's family.
(c) Marriage to Ishtar.
(d) A goddess's support.

3. What is Ishtar's relationship to Ereshkigal?
(a) Sisters.
(b) Lovers.
(c) Mother and daughter.
(d) Cousins.

4. What do Anu and Ellil agree to do for the other gods?
(a) Allow them to marry.
(b) Lighten their workload.
(c) Allow them to switch vocations.
(d) Share their power.

5. From which civilization do these myths originate?
(a) Mesopotamia.
(b) Greece.
(c) Rome.
(d) China.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do Nergal and Ereshkigal make love?

2. Because Adapa was mislead by Ea and Anu, what opportunity does he miss?

3. Of what is Ishtar's father the god?

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

5. What pact do the eagle and snake in Etana's story make with Shamash?

(see the answer key)

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