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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Ellil first punish mankind in the story of Atrahasis?
(a) He ignores their prayers for children.
(b) He orders a drought.
(c) He sends a flood.
(d) He unleashes the Sebitti.

3. For what reason, in the story of Atrahasis, do the gods create man?
(a) The gods were lonely without anyone to lead.
(b) They were hoping to run an experiment.
(c) The gods were bored.
(d) They are tired of doing all of the work on their own.

4. What do the gods, at the end of Atrahasis's story, amend in every living human?
(a) Their soul.
(b) Life span.
(c) Free will.
(d) The ability to reason.

5. What do Anu and Ellil agree to do for the other gods?
(a) Share their power.
(b) Lighten their workload.
(c) Allow them to marry.
(d) Allow them to switch vocations.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many figures are contained within this book?

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

3. How many myths are contained in this book?

4. What biblical character is similar to Atrahasis?

5. Who do the myths revolve around?

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