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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the eagle takes Etana to the skies, why does the king ask to be returned to earth?
(a) Etana changed his mind about going to see the gods.
(b) Etana grew ill from the ascent.
(c) Etana became fearful of the heights.
(d) Etana had dreams of forboding.

2. What happens to the plant Gilgamesh took from the Apsu?
(a) It is eaten by Gilgamesh in a trick from Ishtar.
(b) It is stolen by a snake.
(c) It is lost in a storm.
(d) It is stolen by Ishtar.

3. What does Belili offer in order to help her brother, Dumuzi?
(a) Belili will assist Ereshkigal so that the queen may occasionally leave the Underworld.
(b) Belili will take Dumuzi's place in the Underworld one month a year.
(c) Belili will take over Dumuzi's duties above the Underworld.
(d) Belili will take Dumuzi's place in the Underworld for half the year.

4. What god is sacrificed in order to create man?
(a) Enki.
(b) Ilawela.
(c) Ea.
(d) Marduk.

5. How must the eagle help Etana in return for saving the bird's life?
(a) The eagle must help Etana find the plant of birth.
(b) The eagle must help Etana find the plant that grant immortality.
(c) The eagle must kill the snake.
(d) The eagle must help Etana gain safe passage through the Underworld.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ishtar's relationship to Ereshkigal?

2. When Nergal travels to the Underworld, to what story is the description of his descent similar?

3. In the Amarna version of Nergal and Ereshkigal's story, what does Ea send to the Underworld with Nergal?

4. What threat does Ishtar use when addressing the gatekeeper of the Underworld?

5. Who is Anu's vizier?

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