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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 the eagle takes Etana to the skies, why does the king ask to be returned to earth?
(a) Etana changed his mind about going to see the gods.
(b) Etana became fearful of the heights.
(c) Etana had dreams of forboding.
(d) Etana grew ill from the ascent.

2. In terms of population control, what do the gods agree to do with women?
(a) Women will only be able to have sex once a month.
(b) Not all women will be able to or allowed to give birth.
(c) Women will have to ask permission of the holy men to become pregnant.
(d) Women will have to pray to the gods to get pregnant.

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

4. Because Adapa was mislead by Ea and Anu, what opportunity does he miss?
(a) Eternal life.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Divinity.
(d) The ability to travel through life and death.

5. How long do Nergal and Ereshkigal make love?
(a) Five days.
(b) Four days.
(c) Six days.
(d) Three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the author not entirely certain that Atrahasis sent an offering of peace to the gods to stop the flooding?

2. What does Enki give Belet-ili?

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

4. Where does the story depicting the theft of the Tablet of Destiny end in the Old Babylonian version?

5. What does Anzu look like?

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