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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. On their journey to the Pine Forest, what plagues Gilgamesh?
(a) Illness.
(b) Demons.
(c) Locusts.
(d) Terrible dreams.

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

3. After the death of Enkidu, for what does a grieving Gilgamesh seek?
(a) A goddess's support.
(b) Enkidu's family.
(c) Marriage to Ishtar.
(d) Immortality.

4. What is the result of Enkidu and Gilgamesh's brutal battle?
(a) Enkidu falls and becomes Gilgamesh's servant.
(b) They become friends.
(c) Gilgamesh is felled by Enkidu and pledges his servitude to him.
(d) They become enemies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What tool is used within the introductions to help the reader understand the time line of these stories?

2. In what modern country can the ancient civilization of these myths be found?

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

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

5. What facet of mankind annoys Ellil to the point where he nearly casts a plague upon them?

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