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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 does Gilgamesh use to cross over the deadly water past the mountains and darkness?
(a) He simply swims it without taking a single breath the entire time.
(b) Three hundred wooden poles.
(c) A boat made from rocks.
(d) A giant leaf.

2. How does Ellil first punish mankind in the story of Atrahasis?
(a) He orders a drought.
(b) He sends a flood.
(c) He ignores their prayers for children.
(d) He unleashes the Sebitti.

3. What mercy does Ea grant to Gilgamesh in response to the man's prayers?
(a) He allows Enkidu to return from the underworld.
(b) He allows Gilgamesh to become immortal.
(c) He allows Gilgamesh to marry.
(d) He allows Enkidu to bid Gilgamesh a final farewell.

4. How many myths are contained in this book?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Five.

5. How does Ereshkigal avenge herself upon Ishtar?
(a) Namtar removes Ishtar's divine rights.
(b) Namtar tricks Ishtar into marrying a beast.
(c) Namtar casts sixty diseases on Ishtar.
(d) She traps Ishtar in an icy lake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who creates an army of vicious, terrible warriors in the Epic of Creation?

2. What is the name of Etana's son?

3. How does Ishtar being trapped in Kuranugi affect earth?

4. After Gilgamesh passes through the mountains, what creatures does Gilgamesh mistakenly kill?

5. How must the eagle help Etana in return for saving the bird's life?

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