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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Erra and Ishum.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Enki give Belet-ili?
(a) Clay.
(b) Wood.
(c) Rock.
(d) Sand.

2. How does Good-Looks save Ishtar from Kurnugi?
(a) He exchanges himself to Ereshkigal for Ishtar.
(b) He kisses her.
(c) He pours the waters of life on her.
(d) He loosens her bonds.

3. What theory does the author suggest as the origin for the tale of Atrahasis?
(a) It explains how the rivers Tigris and Euphrates were formed.
(b) It explains why water is so revered in the Mesopotamian culture.
(c) It explains why New Years is a celebration all around the world.
(d) It is an explanation for why the priestesses of Shamash were never allowed to have children.

4. In the Theology of Dunnu, what happens when pieces of the Earth mate?
(a) The oceans make waves.
(b) The skies part.
(c) Another part of Earth is destroyed.
(d) Another part of Earth is created.

5. When Erra starts to destroy the world, who attempts to become the voice of reason for him?
(a) Istar.
(b) Ishum.
(c) Ea.
(d) Ellil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erra want from mankind?

2. What do the gods, at the end of Atrahasis's story, amend in every living human?

3. What must Adapa wear when he is sent to appear before Anu?

4. How does Ninurta return from the mountains after killing Anzu?

5. With whom does the Earth create a union in the Theology of Dunnu?

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