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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what modern country can the ancient civilization of these myths be found?
(a) Syria.
(b) Iran.
(c) Iraq.
(d) Afghanistan.

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

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

4. What reason is given for the myths of this book being the basis of stories for other cultures?
(a) The people of Mesopotamia traveled the world.
(b) People of other countries frequently travelled through Mesopotamia.
(c) The people of Mesopotamia often sent scrolls to churches of other faiths.
(d) Mesopotamia created one of the first traveling libraries.

5. What god is sacrificed in order to create man?
(a) Ea.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Ilawela.
(d) Enki.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason, in the story of Atrahasis, do the gods create man?

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

3. What tool, in this book, explains how these myths came about?

4. What reason does the author give for noting similarities between these myths and other, well-known stories?

5. How long does Enki believe the flood will last?

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