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

2. 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.

3. How many myths are contained in this book?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twelve.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Shamash help Gilgamesh in his battle against Humbaba?

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

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

5. In the final tablet of the Epic of Gilgamesh, what does Enkidu offer to retrieve for Gilgamesh?

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