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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. Why does the author of this book believe it is necessary to understand where the stories of several different cultures originated?
(a) It helps to understand how women were once treated.
(b) It helps to understand the importance of working for onself.
(c) It helps to understand which cultures came first.
(d) It helps to understand the stories behind the legends.

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

3. What reason does Ut-napishtium (or Atrahasis) give Gilgamesh for why only he is allowed to be immortal?
(a) Ut-napishtium saved the gods.
(b) Ut-napishtium's responsibilities on Earth will never end.
(c) Ut-napishtium is too holy to ever die.
(d) Ut-napishtium saved mankind.

4. What section of the book is the table of contents for the book's figures?
(a) The Sigla.
(b) The List of Figures.
(c) The Abbreviations.
(d) The Prefaces.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many myths are contained in this book?

2. What do the gods, at the end of Atrahasis's story, amend in every living human?

3. In terms of population control, what do the gods agree to do with women?

4. Who do the myths revolve around?

5. Which goddess creates Enkidu in order to bring down Gilgamesh's arrogance?

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