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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 gesture does Ninsun extend before Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to stop Humbaba?
(a) She blesses Enkidu.
(b) She disowns Gilgamesh so that he will carry no guilt of abandonment with him on his journey.
(c) She asks Gilgamesh and Enkidu to pray with her.
(d) She adopts Enkidu as another son.

2. Who is Ereshkigal?
(a) Goddess of the earth.
(b) Queen of the Underworld.
(c) Goddess of the sun.
(d) Queen of the mountains.

3. Fill in the blank: The ancient civilization of these myths can be found between the Tigris and the _______.
(a) Amu Darya.
(b) Indus.
(c) Nile.
(d) Euphrates.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Anu's vizier?

2. When Nergal travels to the Underworld, to what story is the description of his descent similar?

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

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

5. What is significant about the Theology of Dunnu?

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