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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 monstrosities does Erra release upon mankind?
(a) The Anunnaki.
(b) The Sebitti.
(c) The Gorgons.
(d) The Igigi.

2. What does Erra ask of Ishum in the beginning of their story?
(a) He wants Ishum to help him gain more territory.
(b) He wants Ishum to renounce his divinity.
(c) He wants Ishum to start a battle.
(d) He wants Ishum to appeal to Ea for more responsibilities.

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

4. When Nergal returns to the Underworld on his own, what happens when he finds Ereshkigal?
(a) Ereshkigal orders for him to be tortured.
(b) He spits in Namtar's face.
(c) They remain in bed for seven days.
(d) Ereshkigal strikes him in the face.

5. How many figures are contained within this book?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story of Ishtar, what version does the author use?

2. How does Marduk entrap Tiamat?

3. Who does the Cattle God kill?

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

5. For what errand does Ea create the man called Good-Looks?

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