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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the story of Erra and Ishum differ in format from the rest of the myths in this book?
(a) The story is told in verse.
(b) The story is told in iambic pentameter.
(c) The story is told in the form of speeches.
(d) The story is told in prose.

2. Why is Ea unable to face Tiamat?
(a) He does not wish to kill his mother.
(b) He is too injured.
(c) He knows his powers will not affect her.
(d) He is afraid of her.

3. What Greek goddess is heavily connected to Ishtar?
(a) Persephone.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Athena.
(d) Artemis.

4. What function does the Tablet of Destinies serve?
(a) It controls the seasonal changes.
(b) It controls the weather patterns.
(c) It controls the orders and fates for the gods.
(d) It controls how long mankind lives.

5. What is unique about the plant Gilgamesh retrieves from the Apsu?
(a) It is the only one of its kind in the world.
(b) It is able to feed a small town for three months.
(c) It grants immortality.
(d) It grants the finder a wish.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nergal travels to the Underworld, to what story is the description of his descent similar?

2. Who kills the Herdsman God, Pasture, and Poplar?

3. What is the true reason for the Sebitti wanting to go to battle with Erra?

4. How does the Epic of Creation in this book end?

5. How long do Nergal and Ereshkigal make love?

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