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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 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. When sent from the Underworld, why is Namtar unable to locate Nergal?
(a) Namtar is sent to look for him in the wrong places.
(b) Nergal has been disguised.
(c) Nergal is dead.
(d) Namtar has been blinded.

3. Why is the author not entirely certain that Atrahasis sent an offering of peace to the gods to stop the flooding?
(a) There are too many versions of this story to know for sure.
(b) Atrahasis denies doing it in the text.
(c) Some of the text is missing.
(d) It is unclear if Atrahasis sent a peace offering or a warning.

4. What appears to be the main thing that Erra craves from the other gods, as illustrated several times throughout his story?
(a) Respect.
(b) Worshippers.
(c) Love.
(d) Responsibilities.

5. About what does Ea question Nergal upon the arrival of Namtar?
(a) Nergal refused to look Namtar in the eyes.
(b) Nergal slapped Namtar in the face.
(c) Nergal did not bow to Namtar.
(d) Nergal spat on Namtar upon his arrival.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Apsu and Mummu plan to kill the gods?

2. What duty is assigned to Anzu by Ellil?

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

4. Of what is Ishtar the goddess?

5. How does Shamash help Gilgamesh in his battle against Humbaba?

(see the answer key)

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