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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 facet of mankind annoys Ellil to the point where he nearly casts a plague upon them?
(a) Their smells.
(b) Their disrespect.
(c) Their noise.
(d) Their questions.

2. Fill in the blank: The ancient civilization of these myths can be found between the Tigris and the _______.
(a) Indus.
(b) Euphrates.
(c) Nile.
(d) Amu Darya.

3. What reason is given for the myths of this book being the basis of stories for other cultures?
(a) The people of Mesopotamia often sent scrolls to churches of other faiths.
(b) Mesopotamia created one of the first traveling libraries.
(c) The people of Mesopotamia traveled the world.
(d) People of other countries frequently travelled through Mesopotamia.

4. When Nergal returns to the Underworld on his own, what happens when he finds Ereshkigal?
(a) He spits in Namtar's face.
(b) Ereshkigal orders for him to be tortured.
(c) They remain in bed for seven days.
(d) Ereshkigal strikes him in the face.

5. What do the gods, at the end of Atrahasis's story, amend in every living human?
(a) Their soul.
(b) Free will.
(c) The ability to reason.
(d) Life span.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anzu look like?

2. Who built Kish?

3. Why do Apsu and Mummu plan to kill the gods?

4. Why does Adapa curse the South Wind?

5. When Nergal travels to the Underworld, to what story is the description of his descent similar?

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