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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 must Adapa wear when he is sent to appear before Anu?
(a) Mourning clothing.
(b) He must be dressed as the gods.
(c) A shift from the Temple of Anu.
(d) Nothing.

2. How does Ninurta return from the mountains after killing Anzu?
(a) Ereshkigal.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Anzu.
(d) Birdu.

3. In the story of Ishtar, what version does the author use?
(a) The Sumerian.
(b) The Akkadian.
(c) The Old Babylonian.
(d) The Greek.

4. What gift to Ea bestow upon Adapa?
(a) The ability to say only the truth.
(b) Oratory skills.
(c) Foresight.
(d) Wisdom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Old Babylonian version of the theft of the Tablet of Destiny, what is Anzu's name?

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

3. During the Festival of the New Year, why was the Epic of Creation performed or recited?

4. What do Anu and Ellil agree to do for the other gods?

5. What mercy does Ea grant to Gilgamesh in response to the man's prayers?

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