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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do the myths revolve around?
(a) The gods of Rome.
(b) The gods of Greece.
(c) The gods of China.
(d) The gods of Mesopotamia.

2. From which civilization do these myths originate?
(a) China.
(b) Rome.
(c) Greece.
(d) Mesopotamia.

3. What unique feature does this book use to help the reader understand these stories?
(a) It is fully annotated so that further research is accessible.
(b) It relates these stories to other, well-known tales.
(c) It offers several original pictures from the time period.
(d) It offers a version of the stories in their original language.

4. How many figures are contained within this book?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

5. What does Atrahasis bring onto his boat besides people?
(a) The altar from Ellil's temple.
(b) Animals.
(c) Rocks for the gods.
(d) The Sebitti.

Short Answer Questions

1. After seven years of famine, to what does mankind resort?

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

3. What does Enki give Belet-ili?

4. Who is the king of the old gods?

5. Fill in the blank: The ancient civilization of these myths can be found between the Tigris and the _______.

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