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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 whom must Ishtar be exchanged in Kurnugi?
(a) Ea.
(b) Belili.
(c) Dumuzi.
(d) Good-Looks.

2. What gesture does Ninsun extend before Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to stop Humbaba?
(a) She asks Gilgamesh and Enkidu to pray with her.
(b) She blesses Enkidu.
(c) She disowns Gilgamesh so that he will carry no guilt of abandonment with him on his journey.
(d) She adopts Enkidu as another son.

3. What is the name of Etana's son?
(a) Nergal.
(b) Namtar.
(c) Balih.
(d) Anu.

4. What must Adapa wear when he is sent to appear before Anu?
(a) A shift from the Temple of Anu.
(b) He must be dressed as the gods.
(c) Mourning clothing.
(d) Nothing.

5. When Namtar is sent from the Underworld to argue with the gods for Nergal's return, what does Ereshkigal reveal?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She was raped.
(c) She has been planning on poisoning Nergal for his obstinance.
(d) She is dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story of Ereshkigal, why does Kakka tell the queen of the Underworld to send a messenger up to the world?

2. What reason does Ut-napishtium (or Atrahasis) give Gilgamesh for why only he is allowed to be immortal?

3. What biblical character is similar to Atrahasis?

4. What goddess is said to have been the mother of Gilgamesh?

5. How long does Enki believe the flood will last?

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