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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. What tool, in this book, explains how these myths came about?
(a) The Sigla.
(b) The Figures.
(c) The Prefaces.
(d) The Abbreviations.

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

3. What offer does Gilgamesh refuse from Ishtar?
(a) Patronage.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Immortality.
(d) Divinity.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is unique about the plant Gilgamesh retrieves from the Apsu?

3. What biblical character is similar to Atrahasis?

4. What does Enki give Belet-ili?

5. Who do the myths revolve around?

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