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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What theory does the author suggest as the origin for the tale of Atrahasis?
(a) It explains why New Years is a celebration all around the world.
(b) It explains how the rivers Tigris and Euphrates were formed.
(c) It explains why water is so revered in the Mesopotamian culture.
(d) It is an explanation for why the priestesses of Shamash were never allowed to have children.

2. What tool is used within the introductions to help the reader understand the time line of these stories?
(a) The Flow Chart.
(b) The Chronological Chart.
(c) The Sigla.
(d) The Abbreviations.

3. 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 which cultures came first.
(b) It helps to understand the importance of working for onself.
(c) It helps to understand the stories behind the legends.
(d) It helps to understand how women were once treated.

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

5. Why is the author not entirely certain that Atrahasis sent an offering of peace to the gods to stop the flooding?
(a) Atrahasis denies doing it in the text.
(b) It is unclear if Atrahasis sent a peace offering or a warning.
(c) Some of the text is missing.
(d) There are too many versions of this story to know for sure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason is given for parts of these myths being missing?

2. What unique feature does this book use to help the reader understand these stories?

3. What facet of mankind annoys Ellil to the point where he nearly casts a plague upon them?

4. Who tells Atrahasis to build a boat in anticipation of Ellil flooding the world?

5. What section of the book is the table of contents for the book's figures?

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