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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 does Ea specifically tell Adapa that he must not eat while appearing before Anu?
(a) Eat the bread of life.
(b) Eat the bread of lies.
(c) Eat the bread of truth.
(d) Eat the bread of death.

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

3. What do Anu and Ellil agree to do for the other gods?
(a) Allow them to marry.
(b) Lighten their workload.
(c) Share their power.
(d) Allow them to switch vocations.

4. How does Ishtar being trapped in Kuranugi affect earth?
(a) The seas turn red.
(b) The vegetation begins to die.
(c) The people begin to war against each other.
(d) All sexual activity is stopped.

5. On what condition does Ereshkigal allow Ishtar entrance to Kurnugi?
(a) She must marry the first man she sees after exiting the Underworld.
(b) She must be polite.
(c) She must follow the ancient rites.
(d) She must apologize for her transgressions against Ereshkigal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gesture does Ninsun extend before Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to stop Humbaba?

2. How does Ellil first punish mankind in the story of Atrahasis?

3. What does Belili offer in order to help her brother, Dumuzi?

4. What is not one of Adapa's responsibilities?

5. What reasons does Enki give for instructing Antrahasis to build his boat?

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