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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Epic of Gilgamesh - Standard version and Old Babylonian Version.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ellil first punish mankind in the story of Atrahasis?
(a) He sends a flood.
(b) He unleashes the Sebitti.
(c) He orders a drought.
(d) He ignores their prayers for children.

2. What reason is given for the myths of this book being the basis of stories for other cultures?
(a) Mesopotamia created one of the first traveling libraries.
(b) The people of Mesopotamia often sent scrolls to churches of other faiths.
(c) The people of Mesopotamia traveled the world.
(d) People of other countries frequently travelled through Mesopotamia.

3. In the Babylonian version of Gilgamesh's story, what incites the battle between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?
(a) Enkidu did not bow to Gilgamesh.
(b) Gilgamesh attempts to kill Shamkat.
(c) Enkidu kills Gilgamesh's mistress.
(d) Gilgamesh tries to seduce Shamkat.

4. Who tells Atrahasis to build a boat in anticipation of Ellil flooding the world?
(a) Tiamat.
(b) Ea.
(c) Ellili.
(d) Enki.

5. Fill in the blank: The ancient civilization of these myths can be found between the Tigris and the _______.
(a) Amu Darya.
(b) Euphrates.
(c) Nile.
(d) Indus.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the final tablet of the Epic of Gilgamesh, what does Enkidu offer to retrieve for Gilgamesh?

2. How many figures are contained within this book?

3. In terms of population control, what do the gods agree to do with women?

4. After the death of Enkidu, for what does a grieving Gilgamesh seek?

5. Who is the king of the old gods?

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