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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Ut-napishtium (or Atrahasis) give Gilgamesh for why only he is allowed to be immortal?
(a) Ut-napishtium saved mankind.
(b) Ut-napishtium saved the gods.
(c) Ut-napishtium's responsibilities on Earth will never end.
(d) Ut-napishtium is too holy to ever die.

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

3. What must Adapa wear when he is sent to appear before Anu?
(a) A shift from the Temple of Anu.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Mourning clothing.
(d) He must be dressed as the gods.

4. How long do Nergal and Ereshkigal make love?
(a) Six days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Four days.

5. How much of Gilgamesh is considered to be the mortal part?
(a) One third.
(b) One half.
(c) One fourth.
(d) One fifth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the shorter version of Anzu's story from Old Babylonia, where does the story start due to a missing tablet?

2. To whom does the blessing of the bow refer in The Epic of Creation?

3. After marrying her son, Plough, who does the Sea kill?

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

5. In the Babylonian version of Gilgamesh's story, what incites the battle between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

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