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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nergal and Ereshkigal, Babylonian Version and Amarna Version.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On their journey to the Pine Forest, what plagues Gilgamesh?
(a) Locusts.
(b) Illness.
(c) Terrible dreams.
(d) Demons.

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

3. What Phoenician god might be based on the legend of Ereshkigal and Nergal?
(a) Adonis.
(b) Baal.
(c) Melqart.
(d) Tanit.

4. How must Nergal atone for his offense towards Namtar?
(a) Walk to the underworld over gravel and allow his blood to cleanse his offense.
(b) Chop down trees and make a chair.
(c) Pray for forgiveness.
(d) Sacrifice several animals to Namtar.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the king of the old gods?

2. After Gilgamesh passes through the mountains, what creatures does Gilgamesh mistakenly kill?

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

4. In the Amarna version of Nergal and Ereshkigal's story, what does Ea send to the Underworld with Nergal?

5. In what modern country can the ancient civilization of these myths be found?

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