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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the final tablet of the Epic of Gilgamesh, what does Enkidu offer to retrieve for Gilgamesh?
(a) Shamhat.
(b) A toy.
(c) A pomegranate seed.
(d) A sword.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What Phoenician god might be based on the legend of Ereshkigal and Nergal?

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

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

5. How much of Gilgamesh is considered to be the mortal part?

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