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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adapa and Etana.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What biblical character is similar to Atrahasis?
(a) Cain.
(b) Abel.
(c) Solomon.
(d) Noah.

2. Who is Nergal's father?
(a) Ellil.
(b) Namtar.
(c) Dumuzi.
(d) Ea.

3. What ritual takes place during Dumuzi's time in Kurnugi?
(a) Lying-in-state.
(b) Weddings.
(c) Funerals.
(d) Ritual cleansing.

4. For what errand does Ea create the man called Good-Looks?
(a) Good-Looks is to reprimand Ereshkigal and Ishtar for their feud.
(b) Good-Looks is to fetch waters of life from Ereshkigal.
(c) Good-Looks is to torment Ishtar.
(d) Good-Looks is to distract Ereshkigal so that Ishtar may escape.

5. What is the station of the god or goddess who creates man?
(a) The earth-goddess.
(b) The womb-goddess.
(c) The hearth-goddess.
(d) The heart-goddess.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story of Ishtar, what version does the author use?

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

3. What is Ishtar's relationship to Ereshkigal?

4. On their journey to the Pine Forest, what plagues Gilgamesh?

5. Who tells Atrahasis to build a boat in anticipation of Ellil flooding the world?

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