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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 must Adapa wear when he is sent to appear before Anu?
(a) Mourning clothing.
(b) A shift from the Temple of Anu.
(c) Nothing.
(d) He must be dressed as the gods.

2. During the Festival of the New Year, why was the Epic of Creation performed or recited?
(a) It was a morale-booster for the citizens.
(b) It was a time for feasting.
(c) It was propaganda for the king.
(d) It was a religious ceremony for the temple maidens.

3. What function does the Tablet of Destinies serve?
(a) It controls the seasonal changes.
(b) It controls how long mankind lives.
(c) It controls the orders and fates for the gods.
(d) It controls the weather patterns.

4. Who creates an army of vicious, terrible warriors in the Epic of Creation?
(a) Mother Anza.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Mother Hubur.
(d) Tiamat.

5. What is not one of Adapa's responsibilities?
(a) Healing the sick.
(b) Tending the rites.
(c) Working alongside the bakers.
(d) Fishing for Eridu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ritual takes place during Dumuzi's time in Kurnugi?

2. What does Erra want from mankind?

3. When Erra starts to destroy the world, who attempts to become the voice of reason for him?

4. How must the eagle help Etana in return for saving the bird's life?

5. How does Good-Looks save Ishtar from Kurnugi?

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