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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the death of Tiamat, what adorns the door to Apsu?
(a) Tiatmat's head.
(b) Mother Hubur's creatures.
(c) Apsu's head.
(d) Marduk's weapons.

2. 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.

3. During the Festival of the New Year, why was the Epic of Creation performed or recited?
(a) It was a morale-booster for the citizens.
(b) It was propaganda for the king.
(c) It was a time for feasting.
(d) It was a religious ceremony for the temple maidens.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ut-napishtium prove to Gilgamesh how many days the latter man slept?

2. In the Babylonian version of Gilgamesh's story, what incites the battle between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

3. Of what is Ishtar the goddess?

4. What facet of mankind annoys Ellil to the point where he nearly casts a plague upon them?

5. In the story of Ereshkigal, why does Kakka tell the queen of the Underworld to send a messenger up to the world?

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