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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. What reason is given for parts of these myths being missing?
(a) The tapestries had been partially burned.
(b) The pottery had been shattered.
(c) The tablets were partially destroyed.
(d) Some of the paintings were missing.

2. What purpose does the Sigla and Abbreviations section serve for this book?
(a) It gives a time period in which these stories supposedly occurred.
(b) It summarizes the work as a whole.
(c) It gives historical background to the story.
(d) It describes, in-depth, characteristics of the text.

3. What section of the book is the table of contents for the book's figures?
(a) The Sigla.
(b) The Abbreviations.
(c) The Prefaces.
(d) The List of Figures.

4. What biblical character is similar to Atrahasis?
(a) Abel.
(b) Noah.
(c) Solomon.
(d) Cain.

5. What god is sacrificed in order to create man?
(a) Marduk.
(b) Ilawela.
(c) Ea.
(d) Enki.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. On what medium where these myths originally found?

4. How many myths are contained in this book?

5. Why does the author of this book believe it is necessary to understand where the stories of several different cultures originated?

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