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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. Fill in the blank: The ancient civilization of these myths can be found between the Tigris and the _______.
(a) Nile.
(b) Euphrates.
(c) Indus.
(d) Amu Darya.

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

3. What is unique about the plant Gilgamesh retrieves from the Apsu?
(a) It is able to feed a small town for three months.
(b) It is the only one of its kind in the world.
(c) It grants immortality.
(d) It grants the finder a wish.

4. What reasons does Enki give for instructing Antrahasis to build his boat?
(a) He wanted to humiliate Ellil.
(b) He wanted to be sure that there would still be life on earth.
(c) He wanted to be sure that the new race of humans would worship him.
(d) He was asked to intervene by Belet-ili.

5. From which civilization do these myths originate?
(a) Rome.
(b) Mesopotamia.
(c) China.
(d) Greece.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Of what is Ishtar the goddess?

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

4. In what tradition where these myths originally related?

5. What facet of mankind annoys Ellil to the point where he nearly casts a plague upon them?

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