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

3. What reason is given for the myths of this book being the basis of stories for other cultures?
(a) People of other countries frequently travelled through Mesopotamia.
(b) Mesopotamia created one of the first traveling libraries.
(c) The people of Mesopotamia traveled the world.
(d) The people of Mesopotamia often sent scrolls to churches of other faiths.

4. What reason does Ut-napishtium (or Atrahasis) give Gilgamesh for why only he is allowed to be immortal?
(a) Ut-napishtium's responsibilities on Earth will never end.
(b) Ut-napishtium saved the gods.
(c) Ut-napishtium is too holy to ever die.
(d) Ut-napishtium saved mankind.

5. In the story of Ereshkigal, why does Kakka tell the queen of the Underworld to send a messenger up to the world?
(a) They wish to assassinate the queen.
(b) They wish send some of their feast to her.
(c) They wish to to replace her messenger.
(d) They wish to send more help to the Underworld.

6. What mercy does Ea grant to Gilgamesh in response to the man's prayers?
(a) He allows Enkidu to return from the underworld.
(b) He allows Enkidu to bid Gilgamesh a final farewell.
(c) He allows Gilgamesh to become immortal.
(d) He allows Gilgamesh to marry.

7. In the Babylonian version of Gilgamesh's story, what incites the battle between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?
(a) Enkidu kills Gilgamesh's mistress.
(b) Gilgamesh tries to seduce Shamkat.
(c) Gilgamesh attempts to kill Shamkat.
(d) Enkidu did not bow to Gilgamesh.

8. What do the gods, at the end of Atrahasis's story, amend in every living human?
(a) Their soul.
(b) The ability to reason.
(c) Free will.
(d) Life span.

9. After the death of Enkidu, for what does a grieving Gilgamesh seek?
(a) Immortality.
(b) A goddess's support.
(c) Marriage to Ishtar.
(d) Enkidu's family.

10. In terms of population control, what do the gods agree to do with women?
(a) Women will have to pray to the gods to get pregnant.
(b) Not all women will be able to or allowed to give birth.
(c) Women will have to ask permission of the holy men to become pregnant.
(d) Women will only be able to have sex once a month.

11. How does Ellil first punish mankind in the story of Atrahasis?
(a) He sends a flood.
(b) He orders a drought.
(c) He ignores their prayers for children.
(d) He unleashes the Sebitti.

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

13. What does Belili offer in order to help her brother, Dumuzi?
(a) Belili will take over Dumuzi's duties above the Underworld.
(b) Belili will take Dumuzi's place in the Underworld one month a year.
(c) Belili will assist Ereshkigal so that the queen may occasionally leave the Underworld.
(d) Belili will take Dumuzi's place in the Underworld for half the year.

14. What does Atrahasis bring onto his boat besides people?
(a) Animals.
(b) The Sebitti.
(c) The altar from Ellil's temple.
(d) Rocks for the gods.

15. What tool is used within the introductions to help the reader understand the time line of these stories?
(a) The Chronological Chart.
(b) The Abbreviations.
(c) The Flow Chart.
(d) The Sigla.