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

2. How does Shamash help Gilgamesh in his battle against Humbaba?
(a) Shamash calls down the thirteen winds.
(b) Shamash convinces Humbaba that using weapons will be dishonorable to the gods.
(c) Shamash tricks Humbaba into looking the wrong way.
(d) Shamash subdues Humbaba.

3. What threat does Ishtar use when addressing the gatekeeper of the Underworld?
(a) She will not allow another soul to pass through the gates.
(b) She will force Ereshkigal to leave her throne.
(c) She will make the dead rise to prey on the living.
(d) She will kill Namtar.

4. What happens to the plant Gilgamesh took from the Apsu?
(a) It is stolen by a snake.
(b) It is lost in a storm.
(c) It is stolen by Ishtar.
(d) It is eaten by Gilgamesh in a trick from Ishtar.

5. Why does the author of this book believe it is necessary to understand where the stories of several different cultures originated?
(a) It helps to understand the stories behind the legends.
(b) It helps to understand the importance of working for onself.
(c) It helps to understand how women were once treated.
(d) It helps to understand which cultures came first.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kurnugi?

2. Who is Ereshkigal?

3. What biblical character is similar to Atrahasis?

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

5. Why is Nergal sent to the Underworld?

(see the answer key)

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