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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how many months does Etana feed and train the eagle in the pit?
(a) Eight months.
(b) Three months.
(c) Twelve months.
(d) Five months.

2. What do Anu and Ellil agree to do for the other gods?
(a) Allow them to switch vocations.
(b) Allow them to marry.
(c) Share their power.
(d) Lighten their workload.

3. What goddess is said to have been the mother of Gilgamesh?
(a) Belet-ili.
(b) Ereshkigal.
(c) Ishtar.
(d) Lady Wild Cow.

4. How does the Epic of Creation in this book end?
(a) Apsu will stay below the waters for eternity.
(b) Mankind will hopefully worship Marduk as the gods' savior.
(c) Mankind will no longer need to rely on the gods for help.
(d) TIamat will never return to reclaim her throne

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Because Adapa was mislead by Ea and Anu, what opportunity does he miss?

2. What name does Marduk give to the area in front of Esharra?

3. What is the station of the god or goddess who creates man?

4. On what medium where these myths originally found?

5. From which civilization do these myths originate?

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