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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what medium where these myths originally found?
(a) Tapestries.
(b) Paintings.
(c) Pottery.
(d) Tablets.

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

3. After the death of Enkidu, for what does a grieving Gilgamesh seek?
(a) Enkidu's family.
(b) Marriage to Ishtar.
(c) A goddess's support.
(d) Immortality.

4. Who built Kish?
(a) The Igigi.
(b) The Underworld demons sent by Ea.
(c) Nergal.
(d) Adapa.

5. Where does the story depicting the theft of the Tablet of Destiny end in the Old Babylonian version?
(a) Nirgirsu shooting Anzum in the heart.
(b) Nirgirsu cutting off Anzum's wings.
(c) Anzum's body being thrown from the cliffs.
(d) Anzum surrendering the Tablet.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is both wife and sister to Haharnum?

4. Why is Ea unable to face Tiamat?

5. How much of Gilgamesh is considered to be the mortal part?

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