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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In what tradition where these myths originally related?
(a) Oral tradition.
(b) Murals within the temples.
(c) Dance.
(d) Song.

4. What biblical character is similar to Atrahasis?
(a) Solomon.
(b) Abel.
(c) Cain.
(d) Noah.

5. How long does Enki believe the flood will last?
(a) Seven days.
(b) Three years.
(c) Forty days and forty nights.
(d) Three weeks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From which civilization do these myths originate?

3. What does Enki give Belet-ili?

4. Why does the author of this book believe it is necessary to understand where the stories of several different cultures originated?

5. What reason is given for the myths of this book being the basis of stories for other cultures?

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