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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Nergal escapes from the Underworld, what do the gods demand be done to him?
(a) He is to be tortured for his defiance.
(b) He is to be disfigured.
(c) He is to be stripped of his powers.
(d) He is to be sent back.

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

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

4. When Nergal returns to the Underworld on his own, what happens when he finds Ereshkigal?
(a) He spits in Namtar's face.
(b) They remain in bed for seven days.
(c) Ereshkigal orders for him to be tortured.
(d) Ereshkigal strikes him in the face.

5. What is unique about the plant Gilgamesh retrieves from the Apsu?
(a) It is able to feed a small town for three months.
(b) It grants immortality.
(c) It is the only one of its kind in the world.
(d) It grants the finder a wish.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Gilgamesh passes through the mountains, what creatures does Gilgamesh mistakenly kill?

2. When Namtar is sent from the Underworld to argue with the gods for Nergal's return, what does Ereshkigal reveal?

3. What does Ea advise Nergal to refrain from while in the Underworld?

4. In the Armana version, why does Ereshkigal send Namtar to the gods after the banquet?

5. Which does not describe Marduk?

(see the answer key)

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