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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On their journey to the Pine Forest, what plagues Gilgamesh?
(a) Terrible dreams.
(b) Locusts.
(c) Demons.
(d) Illness.

2. From what does Marduk create the world?
(a) Apsu's rown.
(b) Tiamat's crown.
(c) Tiamat's remains.
(d) Apsu's remains.

3. Why do Apsu and Mummu plan to kill the gods?
(a) They are too weak for Apsu's plans.
(b) They are too loud for Apsu.
(c) Apsu fears he made them defective.
(d) Apsu fears that they will rebel.

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

5. How does Shamash help Gilgamesh in his battle against Humbaba?
(a) Shamash convinces Humbaba that using weapons will be dishonorable to the gods.
(b) Shamash calls down the thirteen winds.
(c) Shamash tricks Humbaba into looking the wrong way.
(d) Shamash subdues Humbaba.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who creates an army of vicious, terrible warriors in the Epic of Creation?

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

4. In the Epic of Creation, what god is killed in order to make man?

5. To whom does the blessing of the bow refer in The Epic of Creation?

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