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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 goddess is said to have been the mother of Gilgamesh?
(a) Ishtar.
(b) Lady Wild Cow.
(c) Belet-ili.
(d) Ereshkigal.

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

3. Which does not describe Marduk?
(a) Fire breathing.
(b) Horns.
(c) Four eyes.
(d) Perfect build.

4. Who is the offspring of the Cattle God and the Sea?
(a) Sky.
(b) Earth.
(c) Dunnu.
(d) The Flocks God.

5. What facet of mankind annoys Ellil to the point where he nearly casts a plague upon them?
(a) Their smells.
(b) Their questions.
(c) Their disrespect.
(d) Their noise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fill in the blank: The ancient civilization of these myths can be found between the Tigris and the _______.

2. In the Old Babylonian version of the theft of the Tablet of Destiny, what is Anzu's name?

3. Who does the Cattle God kill?

4. Theology of Dunnu is another version of which myth already discussed within this book?

5. For what errand does Ea create the man called Good-Looks?

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