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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fate is granted to Marduk for volunteering to battle Tiamat?
(a) He is made king of the gods.
(b) He will be made the gods' warrior.
(c) He will be canonized.
(d) He will be granted any temple in the land.

2. Who is one of the creators of Lahmu and Lahamu?
(a) Ellil.
(b) Tiamat.
(c) Marduk.
(d) Ea.

3. On what condition does Ereshkigal allow Ishtar entrance to Kurnugi?
(a) She must be polite.
(b) She must marry the first man she sees after exiting the Underworld.
(c) She must apologize for her transgressions against Ereshkigal.
(d) She must follow the ancient rites.

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

5. Why is Ea unable to face Tiamat?
(a) He knows his powers will not affect her.
(b) He is too injured.
(c) He is afraid of her.
(d) He does not wish to kill his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Theology of Dunnu, what happens when pieces of the Earth mate?

2. Of what is Ishtar the goddess?

3. Who is Nergal's father?

4. What do Anu and Ellil agree to do for the other gods?

5. Where does the story depicting the theft of the Tablet of Destiny end in the Old Babylonian version?

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