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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does the blessing of the bow refer in The Epic of Creation?
(a) Ereshkigal.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Tiamat.
(d) Ishtar.

2. During the Festival of the New Year, why was the Epic of Creation performed or recited?
(a) It was propaganda for the king.
(b) It was a religious ceremony for the temple maidens.
(c) It was a morale-booster for the citizens.
(d) It was a time for feasting.

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

4. Which does not describe Marduk?
(a) Fire breathing.
(b) Perfect build.
(c) Four eyes.
(d) Horns.

5. 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 to to replace her messenger.
(b) They wish to send more help to the Underworld.
(c) They wish send some of their feast to her.
(d) They wish to assassinate the queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the death of Enkidu, for what does a grieving Gilgamesh seek?

2. What name does Marduk give to the area in front of Esharra?

3. What happens to the plant Gilgamesh took from the Apsu?

4. How must Nergal atone for his offense towards Namtar?

5. How does Ut-napishtium prove to Gilgamesh how many days the latter man slept?

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