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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story of Ereshkigal, why does Kakka tell the queen of the Underworld to send a messenger up to the world?
(a) They wish send some of their feast to her.
(b) They wish to assassinate the queen.
(c) They wish to to replace her messenger.
(d) They wish to send more help to the Underworld.

2. How must Nergal atone for his offense towards Namtar?
(a) Pray for forgiveness.
(b) Chop down trees and make a chair.
(c) Sacrifice several animals to Namtar.
(d) Walk to the underworld over gravel and allow his blood to cleanse his offense.

3. How does the Epic of Creation in this book end?
(a) Apsu will stay below the waters for eternity.
(b) Mankind will no longer need to rely on the gods for help.
(c) Mankind will hopefully worship Marduk as the gods' savior.
(d) TIamat will never return to reclaim her throne

4. What is the result of Enkidu and Gilgamesh's brutal battle?
(a) Gilgamesh is felled by Enkidu and pledges his servitude to him.
(b) They become friends.
(c) Enkidu falls and becomes Gilgamesh's servant.
(d) They become enemies.

5. How does Ut-napishtium prove to Gilgamesh how many days the latter man slept?
(a) Ut-napishtium planted a tree for each day Gilgamesh slept.
(b) Ut-napishtium's wife baked a loaf of bread for each day Gilgamesh slept.
(c) Ut-napishtium put a cut on Gilgamesh's leg for each day.
(d) Ut-napishtium had Shamash stand as witness.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the Festival of the New Year, why was the Epic of Creation performed or recited?

2. On their journey to the Pine Forest, what plagues Gilgamesh?

3. Why do Apsu and Mummu plan to kill the gods?

4. Which does not describe Marduk?

5. What offer does Gilgamesh refuse from Ishtar?

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