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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Nirgirsu is depicted battling the man who stole the Tablet in the Old Babylonian version of this story, how many lines are missing between this section and the part where Ea intervenes with instructions?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Forty-six.
(c) Forty.
(d) Thirty-six.

2. What does Anzu look like?
(a) A mane-less lion with tail feathers.
(b) A wingless eagle.
(c) An eagle with a lion's mane.
(d) A lion-headed eagle.

3. Why does the snake attack the eagle and leave it for dead in a pit?
(a) The snake wanted the tree to himself.
(b) The eagle insulted Shamash.
(c) The eagle ate the snake's young.
(d) The snake is reneging on their deal.

4. In the Babylonian version of Gilgamesh's story, what incites the battle between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?
(a) Enkidu did not bow to Gilgamesh.
(b) Gilgamesh attempts to kill Shamkat.
(c) Gilgamesh tries to seduce Shamkat.
(d) Enkidu kills Gilgamesh's mistress.

5. In the Armana version, what does Nergal do to Namtar when he reaches the final door to the Underworld?
(a) Namtar is trapped in an icy pond.
(b) Namtar is slapped in the face.
(c) Namtar is trapped in the forecourt.
(d) Namtar is beheaded.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Ishum halt Erra's rampage on the world?

3. Because Adapa was mislead by Ea and Anu, what opportunity does he miss?

4. What happens to the plant Gilgamesh took from the Apsu?

5. On what condition does Ereshkigal allow Ishtar entrance to Kurnugi?

(see the answer key)

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