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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Theology of Dunnu.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How must Nergal atone for his offense towards Namtar?
(a) Sacrifice several animals to Namtar.
(b) Chop down trees and make a chair.
(c) Pray for forgiveness.
(d) Walk to the underworld over gravel and allow his blood to cleanse his offense.

3. What does Atrahasis bring onto his boat besides people?
(a) Animals.
(b) The Sebitti.
(c) Rocks for the gods.
(d) The altar from Ellil's temple.

4. In the Theology of Dunnu, what happens when pieces of the Earth mate?
(a) The skies part.
(b) Another part of Earth is created.
(c) The oceans make waves.
(d) Another part of Earth is destroyed.

5. Who is Ereshkigal?
(a) Queen of the mountains.
(b) Goddess of the earth.
(c) Goddess of the sun.
(d) Queen of the Underworld.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Marduk entrap Tiamat?

2. When Nergal travels to the Underworld, to what story is the description of his descent similar?

3. After Gilgamesh passes through the mountains, what creatures does Gilgamesh mistakenly kill?

4. How does the Epic of Creation in this book end?

5. Who is both wife and sister to Haharnum?

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