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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the Old Babylonian version of the theft of the Tablet of Destiny, what is Anzu's name?
(a) Anzom.
(b) Anzum.
(c) Anzam.
(d) Anzim.

3. 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 propaganda for the king.
(c) It was a religious ceremony for the temple maidens.
(d) It was a time for feasting.

4. What act does Mami claim will cause Ninurta to be worshiped throughout the land?
(a) Saving Anzu.
(b) Killing Marduk.
(c) Killing Anzu.
(d) Killing Ea.

5. Why do Adad, Gerra, and Shara refuse to attack Anzu?
(a) They know Anzu will turn them to clay.
(b) They know Anzu will take control and they do not want to cross him.
(c) They know Anzu is the superior fighter.
(d) They feel Anzu is right.

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

7. How does Erra, after taking over Marduk's palace, start draining the latter god's power?
(a) He keeps people from remembering that their god is Marduk.
(b) He keeps people from worshipping at Marduk's temples.
(c) He drinks Marduk's wine.
(d) He shatters Marduk's sword.

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

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

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

11. How does Ninurta return from the mountains after killing Anzu?
(a) Anzu.
(b) Ereshkigal.
(c) Marduk.
(d) Birdu.

12. Who is Adapa?
(a) The man who takes Ishtar's place in the Underworld.
(b) The king who saved people and animals during the great flood.
(c) A sage who taught mankind how to build a civilization.
(d) The god who insulted Namtar.

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

14. Why do Apsu and Mummu plan to kill the gods?
(a) Apsu fears that they will rebel.
(b) They are too loud for Apsu.
(c) They are too weak for Apsu's plans.
(d) Apsu fears he made them defective.

15. What does Ishum offer to Erra for a cessation of the attacks on mankind?
(a) A bride.
(b) The chaos of Tiamat contained in a crystal.
(c) The service and support of the rest of the gods.
(d) The creation skills of Belet-ili so that Erra can create his own race.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who creates an army of vicious, terrible warriors in the Epic of Creation?

2. What does the different reigns of each part of Earth represent?

3. What name does Marduk give to the area in front of Esharra?

4. How does Marduk entrap Tiamat?

5. What is the result of Ninurta killing Anzu?

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