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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Belili offer in order to help her brother, Dumuzi?
(a) Belili will take Dumuzi's place in the Underworld for half the year.
(b) Belili will take over Dumuzi's duties above the Underworld.
(c) Belili will assist Ereshkigal so that the queen may occasionally leave the Underworld.
(d) Belili will take Dumuzi's place in the Underworld one month a year.

3. Why do Apsu and Mummu plan to kill the gods?
(a) Apsu fears that they will rebel.
(b) They are too loud for Apsu.
(c) Apsu fears he made them defective.
(d) They are too weak for Apsu's plans.

4. Who is Namtar?
(a) Ereshkigal's judge.
(b) Ereshkigal's brother.
(c) Ereshkigal's vizier.
(d) Ereshkigal's lover.

5. In the final tablet of the Epic of Gilgamesh, what does Enkidu offer to retrieve for Gilgamesh?
(a) A pomegranate seed.
(b) Shamhat.
(c) A toy.
(d) A sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which civilization do these myths originate?

2. What act does Mami claim will cause Ninurta to be worshiped throughout the land?

3. Of what is Ishtar the goddess?

4. What gift to Ea bestow upon Adapa?

5. What does Gilgamesh use to cross over the deadly water past the mountains and darkness?

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