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

2. What does Enki give Belet-ili?
(a) Clay.
(b) Sand.
(c) Wood.
(d) Rock.

3. What reason is given for parts of these myths being missing?
(a) The tablets were partially destroyed.
(b) The pottery had been shattered.
(c) Some of the paintings were missing.
(d) The tapestries had been partially burned.

4. What does Atrahasis bring onto his boat besides people?
(a) Rocks for the gods.
(b) The altar from Ellil's temple.
(c) Animals.
(d) The Sebitti.

5. How does Ishtar being trapped in Kuranugi affect earth?
(a) The vegetation begins to die.
(b) All sexual activity is stopped.
(c) The people begin to war against each other.
(d) The seas turn red.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tool, in this book, explains how these myths came about?

2. After the death of Enkidu, for what does a grieving Gilgamesh seek?

3. On what condition does Ereshkigal allow Ishtar entrance to Kurnugi?

4. Of what is Ishtar's father the god?

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

(see the answer key)

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