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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what tradition where these myths originally related?
(a) Oral tradition.
(b) Dance.
(c) Song.
(d) Murals within the temples.

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

3. In the Babylonian version of Gilgamesh's story, what incites the battle between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?
(a) Gilgamesh tries to seduce Shamkat.
(b) Enkidu did not bow to Gilgamesh.
(c) Gilgamesh attempts to kill Shamkat.
(d) Enkidu kills Gilgamesh's mistress.

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

5. For what errand does Ea create the man called Good-Looks?
(a) Good-Looks is to torment Ishtar.
(b) Good-Looks is to distract Ereshkigal so that Ishtar may escape.
(c) Good-Looks is to fetch waters of life from Ereshkigal.
(d) Good-Looks is to reprimand Ereshkigal and Ishtar for their feud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ancient text is not listed as having being inspired by these myths?

2. When Namtar is sent from the Underworld to argue with the gods for Nergal's return, what does Ereshkigal reveal?

3. According to Ea's instructions, what must Ninurta do after cutting off Anzu's wings?

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

5. On their journey to the Pine Forest, what plagues Gilgamesh?

(see the answer key)

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