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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what is Ishtar's father the god?
(a) The seas.
(b) The sun.
(c) The earth.
(d) The moon.

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

3. What goddess is said to have been the mother of Gilgamesh?
(a) Ereshkigal.
(b) Ishtar.
(c) Lady Wild Cow.
(d) Belet-ili.

4. What facet of mankind annoys Ellil to the point where he nearly casts a plague upon them?
(a) Their noise.
(b) Their smells.
(c) Their questions.
(d) Their disrespect.

5. What mercy does Ea grant to Gilgamesh in response to the man's prayers?
(a) He allows Enkidu to bid Gilgamesh a final farewell.
(b) He allows Gilgamesh to become immortal.
(c) He allows Gilgamesh to marry.
(d) He allows Enkidu to return from the underworld.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many gates must one pass through to reach Kurnugi?

2. After seven years of famine, to what does mankind resort?

3. When Nergal escapes from the Underworld, what do the gods demand be done to him?

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

5. Because Adapa was mislead by Ea and Anu, what opportunity does he miss?

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