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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 pact do the eagle and snake in Etana's story make with Shamash?
(a) The animals will work together to force Etana to leave his fort.
(b) The animals will both work with Etana.
(c) The animals will worship only Shamash.
(d) The animals will not harm each other.

2. What biblical character is similar to Atrahasis?
(a) Abel.
(b) Cain.
(c) Solomon.
(d) Noah.

3. Why does the author of this book believe it is necessary to understand where the stories of several different cultures originated?
(a) It helps to understand which cultures came first.
(b) It helps to understand how women were once treated.
(c) It helps to understand the stories behind the legends.
(d) It helps to understand the importance of working for onself.

4. When Namtar is sent from the Underworld to argue with the gods for Nergal's return, what does Ereshkigal reveal?
(a) She is dying.
(b) She was raped.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She has been planning on poisoning Nergal for his obstinance.

5. On what condition does Ereshkigal allow Ishtar entrance to Kurnugi?
(a) She must be polite.
(b) She must apologize for her transgressions against Ereshkigal.
(c) She must marry the first man she sees after exiting the Underworld.
(d) She must follow the ancient rites.

Short Answer Questions

1. Throughout his story, with what is Erra obsessed?

2. How much of Gilgamesh is considered to be the mortal part?

3. Who helps add to the vegetation and animals on Earth after marriage in the Theology of Dunnu?

4. How many gods and goddesses comprise the assembly of the gods after Tiamat's death?

5. After seven years of famine, to what does mankind resort?

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