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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Descent of Ishtar to the Underworld.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ancient text is not listed as having being inspired by these myths?
(a) The Illiad.
(b) Arabian Nights.
(c) The Old Testament.
(d) The Qur'an.

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

3. What is Kurnugi?
(a) The sea.
(b) The collective temples of the gods.
(c) The gods' home.
(d) The Underworld.

4. On what medium where these myths originally found?
(a) Tablets.
(b) Paintings.
(c) Pottery.
(d) Tapestries.

5. How does Ellil first punish mankind in the story of Atrahasis?
(a) He sends a flood.
(b) He ignores their prayers for children.
(c) He orders a drought.
(d) He unleashes the Sebitti.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of Enkidu and Gilgamesh's brutal battle?

2. How does Ereshkigal avenge herself upon Ishtar?

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

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

5. In what color is Dumuzi clad when he descends to Kurnugi?

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