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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what tradition where these myths originally related?
(a) Song.
(b) Murals within the temples.
(c) Dance.
(d) Oral tradition.

2. What unique feature does this book use to help the reader understand these stories?
(a) It offers several original pictures from the time period.
(b) It relates these stories to other, well-known tales.
(c) It is fully annotated so that further research is accessible.
(d) It offers a version of the stories in their original language.

3. How does Ereshkigal keep Nergal from killing her in the Amarna version?
(a) She promises that she will drop her vendetta.
(b) She promises that she will step down as queen of the Underworld.
(c) She promises to marry him.
(d) She promises that Nergal may force Namtar to apologize.

4. Who is Namtar?
(a) Ereshkigal's lover.
(b) Ereshkigal's judge.
(c) Ereshkigal's vizier.
(d) Ereshkigal's brother.

5. What was the Flock God son's relationship to his wife before they married?
(a) Siblings.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Father.
(d) Uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what is Ishtar the goddess?

2. What tool is used within the introductions to help the reader understand the time line of these stories?

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

4. During the Festival of the New Year, why was the Epic of Creation performed or recited?

5. What is the result of Enkidu and Gilgamesh's brutal battle?

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