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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epic of Creation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the result of Ninurta killing Anzu?
(a) Ninurta becomes king of the gods.
(b) Ninurta becomes shunned by all of mankind.
(c) Anzu becomes demonized in all cultures.
(d) Ninurta has become famous all over the world.

2. In the Epic of Creation, what god is killed in order to make man?
(a) Qingu.
(b) Tiamat.
(c) Apsu.
(d) Marduk.

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

4. What tool is used within the introductions to help the reader understand the time line of these stories?
(a) The Chronological Chart.
(b) The Sigla.
(c) The Abbreviations.
(d) The Flow Chart.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What tool, in this book, explains how these myths came about?

2. What facet of mankind annoys Ellil to the point where he nearly casts a plague upon them?

3. What is Sharur?

4. What is not one of Adapa's responsibilities?

5. What gesture does Ninsun extend before Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to stop Humbaba?

(see the answer key)

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