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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Anzu - Standard and Old Babylonian Version.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unique feature does this book use to help the reader understand these stories?
(a) It relates these stories to other, well-known tales.
(b) It offers several original pictures from the time period.
(c) It offers a version of the stories in their original language.
(d) It is fully annotated so that further research is accessible.

2. How does Ereshkigal keep Nergal from killing her in the Amarna version?
(a) She promises that she will drop her vendetta.
(b) She promises that she will step down as queen of the Underworld.
(c) She promises that Nergal may force Namtar to apologize.
(d) She promises to marry him.

3. Why does the snake attack the eagle and leave it for dead in a pit?
(a) The snake is reneging on their deal.
(b) The eagle insulted Shamash.
(c) The eagle ate the snake's young.
(d) The snake wanted the tree to himself.

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

5. In terms of population control, what do the gods agree to do with women?
(a) Women will only be able to have sex once a month.
(b) Women will have to pray to the gods to get pregnant.
(c) Women will have to ask permission of the holy men to become pregnant.
(d) Not all women will be able to or allowed to give birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about the plant Gilgamesh retrieves from the Apsu?

2. What reasons does Enki give for instructing Antrahasis to build his boat?

3. How many myths are contained in this book?

4. Who is Anu's vizier?

5. In what tradition where these myths originally related?

(see the answer key)

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