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

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

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

4. On what medium where these myths originally found?
(a) Tapestries.
(b) Pottery.
(c) Paintings.
(d) Tablets.

5. Who do the myths revolve around?
(a) The gods of China.
(b) The gods of Rome.
(c) The gods of Greece.
(d) The gods of Mesopotamia.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. From which civilization do these myths originate?

4. What unique feature does this book use to help the reader understand these stories?

5. In what tradition where these myths originally related?

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