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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. What do the gods, at the end of Atrahasis's story, amend in every living human?
(a) The ability to reason.
(b) Free will.
(c) Their soul.
(d) Life span.

2. For what errand does Ea create the man called Good-Looks?
(a) Good-Looks is to reprimand Ereshkigal and Ishtar for their feud.
(b) Good-Looks is to fetch waters of life from Ereshkigal.
(c) Good-Looks is to torment Ishtar.
(d) Good-Looks is to distract Ereshkigal so that Ishtar may escape.

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

4. What ritual takes place during Dumuzi's time in Kurnugi?
(a) Lying-in-state.
(b) Weddings.
(c) Funerals.
(d) Ritual cleansing.

5. How much of Gilgamesh is considered to be the mortal part?
(a) One third.
(b) One fourth.
(c) One fifth.
(d) One half.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ishtar's relationship to Ereshkigal?

2. What section of the book is the table of contents for the book's figures?

3. What does Enki give Belet-ili?

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

5. What threat does Ishtar use when addressing the gatekeeper of the Underworld?

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