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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 purpose does the Sigla and Abbreviations section serve for this book?
(a) It gives a time period in which these stories supposedly occurred.
(b) It summarizes the work as a whole.
(c) It gives historical background to the story.
(d) It describes, in-depth, characteristics of the text.

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

3. Who is the king of the old gods?
(a) Ellil.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Ea.
(d) Anu.

4. 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 the stories behind the legends.
(b) It helps to understand which cultures came first.
(c) It helps to understand the importance of working for onself.
(d) It helps to understand how women were once treated.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What biblical character is similar to Atrahasis?

2. After seven years of famine, to what does mankind resort?

3. What does Gilgamesh use to cross over the deadly water past the mountains and darkness?

4. What ancient text is not listed as having being inspired by these myths?

5. What tool is used within the introductions to help the reader understand the time line of these stories?

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