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

2. What is Ishtar's relationship to Ereshkigal?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Sisters.
(c) Mother and daughter.
(d) Lovers.

3. What theory does the author suggest as the origin for the tale of Atrahasis?
(a) It explains how the rivers Tigris and Euphrates were formed.
(b) It explains why water is so revered in the Mesopotamian culture.
(c) It explains why New Years is a celebration all around the world.
(d) It is an explanation for why the priestesses of Shamash were never allowed to have children.

4. Who is Namtar?
(a) Ereshkigal's brother.
(b) Ereshkigal's lover.
(c) Ereshkigal's judge.
(d) Ereshkigal's vizier.

5. What tool, in this book, explains how these myths came about?
(a) The Figures.
(b) The Sigla.
(c) The Prefaces.
(d) The Abbreviations.

Short Answer Questions

1. When sent from the Underworld, why is Namtar unable to locate Nergal?

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

3. In what tradition where these myths originally related?

4. What is the result of Enkidu and Gilgamesh's brutal battle?

5. How many figures are contained within this book?

(see the answer key)

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