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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 ancient text is not listed as having being inspired by these myths?
(a) The Illiad.
(b) Arabian Nights.
(c) The Qur'an.
(d) The Old Testament.

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

3. Who creates an army of vicious, terrible warriors in the Epic of Creation?
(a) Marduk.
(b) Mother Hubur.
(c) Mother Anza.
(d) Tiamat.

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

5. How long do Nergal and Ereshkigal make love?
(a) Four days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Six days.
(d) Three days.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the Theology of Dunnu, what happens when pieces of the Earth mate?

3. What does Atrahasis bring onto his boat besides people?

4. Why is the author not entirely certain that Atrahasis sent an offering of peace to the gods to stop the flooding?

5. What goddess is said to have been the mother of Gilgamesh?

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