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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ereshkigal keep Nergal from killing her in the Amarna version?
(a) She promises to marry him.
(b) She promises that she will step down as queen of the Underworld.
(c) She promises that Nergal may force Namtar to apologize.
(d) She promises that she will drop her vendetta.

2. How many gods and goddesses comprise the assembly of the gods after Tiamat's death?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Forty.

3. About what does Ea question Nergal upon the arrival of Namtar?
(a) Nergal spat on Namtar upon his arrival.
(b) Nergal slapped Namtar in the face.
(c) Nergal refused to look Namtar in the eyes.
(d) Nergal did not bow to Namtar.

4. What gesture does Ninsun extend before Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to stop Humbaba?
(a) She asks Gilgamesh and Enkidu to pray with her.
(b) She disowns Gilgamesh so that he will carry no guilt of abandonment with him on his journey.
(c) She adopts Enkidu as another son.
(d) She blesses Enkidu.

5. In the Amarna version of Nergal and Ereshkigal's story, what does Ea send to the Underworld with Nergal?
(a) Fourteen warriors.
(b) Fourteen demons.
(c) Fourteen wolves.
(d) Fourteen horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ea unable to face Tiamat?

2. What reason does Ut-napishtium (or Atrahasis) give Gilgamesh for why only he is allowed to be immortal?

3. Which does not describe Marduk?

4. How does Marduk entrap Tiamat?

5. Why is Nergal sent to the Underworld?

(see the answer key)

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