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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the snake attack the eagle and leave it for dead in a pit?
(a) The eagle insulted Shamash.
(b) The snake is reneging on their deal.
(c) The snake wanted the tree to himself.
(d) The eagle ate the snake's young.

2. When Nergal returns to the Underworld on his own, what happens when he finds Ereshkigal?
(a) He spits in Namtar's face.
(b) Ereshkigal orders for him to be tortured.
(c) They remain in bed for seven days.
(d) Ereshkigal strikes him in the face.

3. What Greek goddess is heavily connected to Ishtar?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Artemis.
(c) Athena.
(d) Persephone.

4. How does Shamash help Gilgamesh in his battle against Humbaba?
(a) Shamash convinces Humbaba that using weapons will be dishonorable to the gods.
(b) Shamash calls down the thirteen winds.
(c) Shamash subdues Humbaba.
(d) Shamash tricks Humbaba into looking the wrong way.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What offer does Gilgamesh refuse from Ishtar?

2. What gift to Ea bestow upon Adapa?

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

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

5. On what condition does Ereshkigal allow Ishtar entrance to Kurnugi?

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