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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ut-napishtium prove to Gilgamesh how many days the latter man slept?
(a) Ut-napishtium's wife baked a loaf of bread for each day Gilgamesh slept.
(b) Ut-napishtium had Shamash stand as witness.
(c) Ut-napishtium put a cut on Gilgamesh's leg for each day.
(d) Ut-napishtium planted a tree for each day Gilgamesh slept.

2. How many gods and goddesses comprise the assembly of the gods after Tiamat's death?
(a) Forty.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fifty.

3. When Namtar is sent from the Underworld to argue with the gods for Nergal's return, what does Ereshkigal reveal?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She has been planning on poisoning Nergal for his obstinance.
(c) She is dying.
(d) She was raped.

4. In the Old Babylonian version of the theft of the Tablet of Destiny, what is Anzu's name?
(a) Anzim.
(b) Anzum.
(c) Anzam.
(d) Anzom.

5. How long does Enki believe the flood will last?
(a) Forty days and forty nights.
(b) Seven days.
(c) Three years.
(d) Three weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the gods know when Ninurta has slain Anzu?

2. In the shorter version of Anzu's story from Old Babylonia, where does the story start due to a missing tablet?

3. Fill in the blank: The ancient civilization of these myths can be found between the Tigris and the _______.

4. What unique feature does this book use to help the reader understand these stories?

5. About what does Ea question Nergal upon the arrival of Namtar?

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