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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Cattle God kill?
(a) Earth.
(b) Sky.
(c) Water.
(d) Plough.

2. How many names are given to Marduk by Anshar, Lahmu, and Lahamu?
(a) Six.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Eight.

3. What gift to Ea bestow upon Adapa?
(a) Oratory skills.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) The ability to say only the truth.
(d) Foresight.

4. What appears to be the main thing that Erra craves from the other gods, as illustrated several times throughout his story?
(a) Respect.
(b) Responsibilities.
(c) Love.
(d) Worshippers.

5. How does the story of Erra and Ishum differ in format from the rest of the myths in this book?
(a) The story is told in iambic pentameter.
(b) The story is told in verse.
(c) The story is told in the form of speeches.
(d) The story is told in prose.

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

7. What is Erra's station amongst the Gods?
(a) He is their warrior.
(b) He is the keeper of the Tablet.
(c) He is their healer.
(d) He is their cleric.

8. What does Erra want from mankind?
(a) He wants to be loved.
(b) He wants to be feared.
(c) He wants to be accepted as their deity.
(d) He wants to be their friend.

9. Who is both wife and sister to Haharnum?
(a) Belat-ilir.
(b) Belet-saril.
(c) Belet-seri.
(d) Belet-ili.

10. For how many months does Etana feed and train the eagle in the pit?
(a) Five months.
(b) Twelve months.
(c) Eight months.
(d) Three months.

11. In the Epic of Creation, what god is killed in order to make man?
(a) Marduk.
(b) Tiamat.
(c) Apsu.
(d) Qingu.

12. Who is one of the creators of Lahmu and Lahamu?
(a) Ellil.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Ea.
(d) Tiamat.

13. Who helps add to the vegetation and animals on Earth after marriage in the Theology of Dunnu?
(a) Earth.
(b) The Herdsman God.
(c) The Flock God.
(d) The Cattle God.

14. What fate is granted to Marduk for volunteering to battle Tiamat?
(a) He will be canonized.
(b) He will be made the gods' warrior.
(c) He will be granted any temple in the land.
(d) He is made king of the gods.

15. Why does Adapa curse the South Wind?
(a) The wind overturned his boat.
(b) The wind blew sand in his eyes, causing him to drop a valuable jar.
(c) The wind overturned his son's boat.
(d) The wind blew his house over, injuring several people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ea unable to face Tiamat?

2. What monstrosities does Erra release upon mankind?

3. What does Hayyashum do to Haharnum after taking over his territory?

4. According to Erra, what of Marduk's has become dirty?

5. What does Anzu look like?

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