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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 reasons does Enki give for instructing Antrahasis to build his boat?
(a) He wanted to be sure that there would still be life on earth.
(b) He was asked to intervene by Belet-ili.
(c) He wanted to be sure that the new race of humans would worship him.
(d) He wanted to humiliate Ellil.

2. Who do the myths revolve around?
(a) The gods of Mesopotamia.
(b) The gods of Greece.
(c) The gods of China.
(d) The gods of Rome.

3. How does Good-Looks save Ishtar from Kurnugi?
(a) He exchanges himself to Ereshkigal for Ishtar.
(b) He loosens her bonds.
(c) He pours the waters of life on her.
(d) He kisses her.

4. What act does Mami claim will cause Ninurta to be worshiped throughout the land?
(a) Killing Anzu.
(b) Killing Ea.
(c) Killing Marduk.
(d) Saving Anzu.

5. What Phoenician god might be based on the legend of Ereshkigal and Nergal?
(a) Adonis.
(b) Tanit.
(c) Baal.
(d) Melqart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason is given for the myths of this book being the basis of stories for other cultures?

2. What is unique about the plant Gilgamesh retrieves from the Apsu?

3. What food does Anu actually offer to Adapa?

4. From which civilization do these myths originate?

5. Which does not describe Marduk?

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