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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. In what modern country can the ancient civilization of these myths be found?
(a) Syria.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) Iraq.
(d) Iran.

2. In the shorter version of Anzu's story from Old Babylonia, where does the story start due to a missing tablet?
(a) Ninurta's instructions to take Anzu's wings.
(b) Anzu battling Ninurta.
(c) Anzu stealing the Tablet.
(d) Anzu's decision to steal the Tablet.

3. What duty is assigned to Anzu by Ellil?
(a) Anzu is to guard the outer layers of Ellil's temple.
(b) Anzu is guard the innermost chamber of Ellil's temple.
(c) Anzu is to guard the entrance to Ellil's temple.
(d) Anzu is to train the guards to keep an eye on Ellil's temple.

4. How much of Gilgamesh is considered to be the mortal part?
(a) One fourth.
(b) One third.
(c) One half.
(d) One fifth.

5. What god is sacrificed in order to create man?
(a) Ilawela.
(b) Ea.
(c) Marduk.
(d) Enki.

Short Answer Questions

1. What theory does the author suggest as the origin for the tale of Atrahasis?

2. Why is Ninurta unable to kill Anzu?

3. How does Ut-napishtium prove to Gilgamesh how many days the latter man slept?

4. How does Mami (or Belet-ili) explain the robbery of the Tablet to Ninurta?

5. Of what is Ishtar the goddess?

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