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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 terms of population control, what do the gods agree to do with women?
(a) Not all women will be able to or allowed to give birth.
(b) Women will only be able to have sex once a month.
(c) Women will have to ask permission of the holy men to become pregnant.
(d) Women will have to pray to the gods to get pregnant.

2. What is the result of Ninurta killing Anzu?
(a) Ninurta becomes king of the gods.
(b) Ninurta becomes shunned by all of mankind.
(c) Ninurta has become famous all over the world.
(d) Anzu becomes demonized in all cultures.

3. How does Mami (or Belet-ili) explain the robbery of the Tablet to Ninurta?
(a) Anzu is in the right but acted too rashly.
(b) Anzu is unworthy to hold the tablet.
(c) Anzu robbed mankind.
(d) Anzu essentially robbed her.

4. For what errand does Ea create the man called Good-Looks?
(a) Good-Looks is to reprimand Ereshkigal and Ishtar for their feud.
(b) Good-Looks is to fetch waters of life from Ereshkigal.
(c) Good-Looks is to distract Ereshkigal so that Ishtar may escape.
(d) Good-Looks is to torment Ishtar.

5. Who marries Pasture and Poplar?
(a) The Sea.
(b) The Cattle God.
(c) The Flock God.
(d) The Herdsman God.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what medium where these myths originally found?

3. What Phoenician god might be based on the legend of Ereshkigal and Nergal?

4. In what modern country can the ancient civilization of these myths be found?

5. Why does the snake attack the eagle and leave it for dead in a pit?

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