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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. In what tradition where these myths originally related?
(a) Oral tradition.
(b) Song.
(c) Murals within the temples.
(d) Dance.

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

3. How does Ellil first punish mankind in the story of Atrahasis?
(a) He orders a drought.
(b) He unleashes the Sebitti.
(c) He ignores their prayers for children.
(d) He sends a flood.

4. When Nergal returns to the Underworld on his own, what happens when he finds Ereshkigal?
(a) Ereshkigal strikes him in the face.
(b) He spits in Namtar's face.
(c) They remain in bed for seven days.
(d) Ereshkigal orders for him to be tortured.

5. What goddess is said to have been the mother of Gilgamesh?
(a) Lady Wild Cow.
(b) Ereshkigal.
(c) Belet-ili.
(d) Ishtar.

Short Answer Questions

1. On their journey to the Pine Forest, what plagues Gilgamesh?

2. In the Armana version, what does Nergal do to Namtar when he reaches the final door to the Underworld?

3. For what reason, in the story of Atrahasis, do the gods create man?

4. How does Ishtar being trapped in Kuranugi affect earth?

5. What offer does Gilgamesh refuse from Ishtar?

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