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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who chooses Ninurta to attack Anzu?
(a) Belet-ili.
(b) Ea.
(c) Ellil.
(d) Marduk.

2. To whom does the blessing of the bow refer in The Epic of Creation?
(a) Ishtar.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Ereshkigal.
(d) Tiamat.

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

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

5. What leads Etana to attempt, for a second time, to fly with the eagle to Anu's heaven?
(a) The eagle forced him to go see Anu.
(b) His wife begged him to go.
(c) Anu threatened him.
(d) Three dreams.

6. With whom does the Earth create a union in the Theology of Dunnu?
(a) Plow.
(b) Water.
(c) Sky.
(d) Plough.

7. After the death of Tiamat, what adorns the door to Apsu?
(a) Apsu's head.
(b) Tiatmat's head.
(c) Marduk's weapons.
(d) Mother Hubur's creatures.

8. What is significant about the Theology of Dunnu?
(a) It shows that not all areas in Mesopotamia had the same beliefs.
(b) It shows that there was a belief system before Marduk.
(c) It shows that written records were kept before Mesopotamia.
(d) It shows that Ancient Babylonians did not actually take their gods literally.

9. What was the Flock God son's relationship to his wife before they married?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Siblings.
(d) Father.

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

11. What is the true reason for the Sebitti wanting to go to battle with Erra?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Resentment.
(c) Ambition.
(d) Boredom.

12. Why does Erra become furious with the other gods after Marduk leaves his palace?
(a) The other gods have chosen to do battle with Erra.
(b) The other gods have kept Erra from unleashing his anger on the world.
(c) The other gods keep referring to Marduk as their king.
(d) The other gods are simply ignoring Erra.

13. What monstrosities does Erra release upon mankind?
(a) The Sebitti.
(b) The Anunnaki.
(c) The Igigi.
(d) The Gorgons.

14. How do the gods know when Ninurta has slain Anzu?
(a) They see Anzu's head being flung from the cliffs.
(b) They see Anzu's body fall from the cliffs.
(c) The Tablet appears back in the temple.
(d) They see Anzu's feathers fall.

15. What pact do the eagle and snake in Etana's story make with Shamash?
(a) The animals will worship only Shamash.
(b) The animals will not harm each other.
(c) The animals will work together to force Etana to leave his fort.
(d) The animals will both work with Etana.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marduk build the house for Lahmu and Lahamu to use when they are passing through?

2. In the shorter version of Anzu's story from Old Babylonia, where does the story start due to a missing tablet?

3. How does Ninurta return from the mountains after killing Anzu?

4. Why does Adapa curse the South Wind?

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

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