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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the story of Ishtar, what version does the author use?
(a) The Greek.
(b) The Sumerian.
(c) The Akkadian.
(d) The Old Babylonian.

3. In the Armana version, why does Ereshkigal send Namtar to the gods after the banquet?
(a) Namtar is to bring Nergal to her.
(b) Namtar is to plead for Ereshkigal's release from her duties.
(c) Namtar is to send a message to Ea about her weariness of being in the Underworld.
(d) Namtar is to kill Nergal.

4. How much of Gilgamesh is considered to be the mortal part?
(a) One half.
(b) One third.
(c) One fifth.
(d) One fourth.

5. Why is Nergal sent to the Underworld?
(a) He is to sacrifice himself to make amends for offending Namtar.
(b) He is to send a message to Namtar from the gods about respect.
(c) He is to judge the activities of the gods.
(d) He is to be whipped by Namtar.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ereshkigal avenge herself upon Ishtar?

2. What facet of mankind annoys Ellil to the point where he nearly casts a plague upon them?

3. For what reason, in the story of Atrahasis, do the gods create man?

4. Which goddess creates Enkidu in order to bring down Gilgamesh's arrogance?

5. What offer does Gilgamesh refuse from Ishtar?

(see the answer key)

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