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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which goddess creates Enkidu in order to bring down Gilgamesh's arrogance?
(a) Aruru.
(b) Ishtar.
(c) Ereshkigal.
(d) Tiamat.

2. When sent from the Underworld, why is Namtar unable to locate Nergal?
(a) Namtar has been blinded.
(b) Namtar is sent to look for him in the wrong places.
(c) Nergal is dead.
(d) Nergal has been disguised.

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

4. From which civilization do these myths originate?
(a) Rome.
(b) Mesopotamia.
(c) Greece.
(d) China.

5. Who creates an army of vicious, terrible warriors in the Epic of Creation?
(a) Tiamat.
(b) Mother Anza.
(c) Marduk.
(d) Mother Hubur.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Epic of Creation, what god is killed in order to make man?

2. Why is the author not entirely certain that Atrahasis sent an offering of peace to the gods to stop the flooding?

3. What does Ea specifically tell Adapa that he must not eat while appearing before Anu?

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

5. How must Nergal atone for his offense towards Namtar?

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