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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Nergal's father?
(a) Dumuzi.
(b) Ea.
(c) Ellil.
(d) Namtar.

2. Theology of Dunnu is another version of which myth already discussed within this book?
(a) The Descent of Ishtar into the Underworld.
(b) The Epic of Gilgamesh.
(c) Atrahasis.
(d) The Epic of Creation.

3. Who is the king of the old gods?
(a) Ellil.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Ea.
(d) Anu.

4. Why does Adapa curse the South Wind?
(a) The wind blew his house over, injuring several people.
(b) The wind overturned his son's boat.
(c) The wind overturned his boat.
(d) The wind blew sand in his eyes, causing him to drop a valuable jar.

5. Why does the snake attack the eagle and leave it for dead in a pit?
(a) The snake wanted the tree to himself.
(b) The snake is reneging on their deal.
(c) The eagle insulted Shamash.
(d) The eagle ate the snake's young.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps add to the vegetation and animals on Earth after marriage in the Theology of Dunnu?

2. What do Anu and Ellil agree to do for the other gods?

3. Which one of the following is an offspring of the Earth and her partner?

4. What does Belili offer in order to help her brother, Dumuzi?

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

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