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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 does Gilgamesh use to cross over the deadly water past the mountains and darkness?
(a) A boat made from rocks.
(b) He simply swims it without taking a single breath the entire time.
(c) Three hundred wooden poles.
(d) A giant leaf.

2. Of what is Ishtar the goddess?
(a) Underworld.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Water.
(d) Sexuality.

3. What is the name of Etana's son?
(a) Nergal.
(b) Anu.
(c) Balih.
(d) Namtar.

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

5. What gesture does Ninsun extend before Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to stop Humbaba?
(a) She disowns Gilgamesh so that he will carry no guilt of abandonment with him on his journey.
(b) She adopts Enkidu as another son.
(c) She blesses Enkidu.
(d) She asks Gilgamesh and Enkidu to pray with her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the eagle takes Etana to the skies, why does the king ask to be returned to earth?

3. What is Anu's relationships to Ada and Gerra?

4. From which civilization do these myths originate?

5. On their journey to the Pine Forest, what plagues Gilgamesh?

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