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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason is given for parts of these myths being missing?
(a) The pottery had been shattered.
(b) The tapestries had been partially burned.
(c) The tablets were partially destroyed.
(d) Some of the paintings were missing.

2. Fill in the blank: The ancient civilization of these myths can be found between the Tigris and the _______.
(a) Euphrates.
(b) Indus.
(c) Amu Darya.
(d) Nile.

3. What reasons does Enki give for instructing Antrahasis to build his boat?
(a) He wanted to be sure that there would still be life on earth.
(b) He wanted to humiliate Ellil.
(c) He was asked to intervene by Belet-ili.
(d) He wanted to be sure that the new race of humans would worship him.

4. Why does the author of this book believe it is necessary to understand where the stories of several different cultures originated?
(a) It helps to understand the importance of working for onself.
(b) It helps to understand the stories behind the legends.
(c) It helps to understand how women were once treated.
(d) It helps to understand which cultures came first.

5. What reason does the author give for noting similarities between these myths and other, well-known stories?
(a) It allows the reader to see that the Mesopotamian myths came first.
(b) It allows the reader to easier relate to the myths.
(c) It allows the reader to see the progression of gender relations through stories.
(d) It allows the reader to see the differences in the relationship between man and god.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the myths revolve around?

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

3. What do Anu and Ellil agree to do for the other gods?

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

5. From which civilization do these myths originate?

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