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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Epic of Gilgamesh - Standard version and Old Babylonian Version.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which goddess creates Enkidu in order to bring down Gilgamesh's arrogance?
(a) Ereshkigal.
(b) Aruru.
(c) Ishtar.
(d) Tiamat.

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

3. What mercy does Ea grant to Gilgamesh in response to the man's prayers?
(a) He allows Gilgamesh to become immortal.
(b) He allows Gilgamesh to marry.
(c) He allows Enkidu to return from the underworld.
(d) He allows Enkidu to bid Gilgamesh a final farewell.

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

5. How much of Gilgamesh is considered to be the mortal part?
(a) One third.
(b) One fourth.
(c) One half.
(d) One fifth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Babylonian version of Gilgamesh's story, what incites the battle between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

2. How does Ut-napishtium prove to Gilgamesh how many days the latter man slept?

3. On what medium where these myths originally found?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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