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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. For whom must Ishtar be exchanged in Kurnugi?
(a) Dumuzi.
(b) Belili.
(c) Good-Looks.
(d) Ea.

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

3. On what condition does Ereshkigal allow Ishtar entrance to Kurnugi?
(a) She must marry the first man she sees after exiting the Underworld.
(b) She must apologize for her transgressions against Ereshkigal.
(c) She must follow the ancient rites.
(d) She must be polite.

4. What is the station of the god or goddess who creates man?
(a) The earth-goddess.
(b) The womb-goddess.
(c) The heart-goddess.
(d) The hearth-goddess.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author of this book believe it is necessary to understand where the stories of several different cultures originated?

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

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

4. How much of Gilgamesh is considered to be the mortal part?

5. What god is sacrificed in order to create man?

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