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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. For what reason, in the story of Atrahasis, do the gods create man?
(a) The gods were lonely without anyone to lead.
(b) They were hoping to run an experiment.
(c) They are tired of doing all of the work on their own.
(d) The gods were bored.
2. About what does Ea question Nergal upon the arrival of Namtar?
(a) Nergal refused to look Namtar in the eyes.
(b) Nergal did not bow to Namtar.
(c) Nergal slapped Namtar in the face.
(d) Nergal spat on Namtar upon his arrival.
3. In the story of Ereshkigal, why does Kakka tell the queen of the Underworld to send a messenger up to the world?
(a) They wish to assassinate the queen.
(b) They wish to to replace her messenger.
(c) They wish to send more help to the Underworld.
(d) They wish send some of their feast to her.
4. On their journey to the Pine Forest, what plagues Gilgamesh?
(a) Illness.
(b) Terrible dreams.
(c) Locusts.
(d) Demons.
5. What reason does the author give for noting similarities between these myths and other, well-known stories?
(a) It allows the reader to see the differences in the relationship between man and god.
(b) It allows the reader to easier relate to the myths.
(c) It allows the reader to see that the Mesopotamian myths came first.
(d) It allows the reader to see the progression of gender relations through stories.
Short Answer Questions
1. In the final tablet of the Epic of Gilgamesh, what does Enkidu offer to retrieve for Gilgamesh?
2. What ancient text is not listed as having being inspired by these myths?
3. What reason is given for the myths of this book being the basis of stories for other cultures?
4. What reason does Ut-napishtium (or Atrahasis) give Gilgamesh for why only he is allowed to be immortal?
5. What happens to the plant Gilgamesh took from the Apsu?
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