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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hayyashum do to Haharnum after taking over his territory?
(a) Tortures him.
(b) Kills him.
(c) Deifies him.
(d) Imprisons him.

2. Who built Kish?
(a) Nergal.
(b) The Igigi.
(c) Adapa.
(d) The Underworld demons sent by Ea.

3. What tree grows by Etana's fort?
(a) Willow.
(b) Birch.
(c) Poplar.
(d) Maple.

4. What is Sharur?
(a) Ninurta's wife.
(b) The personification of Ninurta's weapon.
(c) Ninurta's student.
(d) Anzu's wife who rebels against Anzu.

5. Where does the story depicting the theft of the Tablet of Destiny end in the Old Babylonian version?
(a) Anzum surrendering the Tablet.
(b) Nirgirsu cutting off Anzum's wings.
(c) Nirgirsu shooting Anzum in the heart.
(d) Anzum's body being thrown from the cliffs.

6. What duty is assigned to Anzu by Ellil?
(a) Anzu is guard the innermost chamber of Ellil's temple.
(b) Anzu is to train the guards to keep an eye on Ellil's temple.
(c) Anzu is to guard the outer layers of Ellil's temple.
(d) Anzu is to guard the entrance to Ellil's temple.

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

8. Which does not describe Marduk?
(a) Perfect build.
(b) Horns.
(c) Fire breathing.
(d) Four eyes.

9. Who does Hayyashum marry?
(a) His mother.
(b) His sister.
(c) His cousin.
(d) His niece.

10. What holiday is the culmination of the cycle represented by the Theology of Dunnu?
(a) New Year.
(b) Equinox.
(c) Winter Solstice.
(d) Samhain.

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

12. 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 a time for feasting.
(c) It was a morale-booster for the citizens.
(d) It was propaganda for the king.

13. How does Mami (or Belet-ili) explain the robbery of the Tablet to Ninurta?
(a) Anzu essentially robbed her.
(b) Anzu is in the right but acted too rashly.
(c) Anzu robbed mankind.
(d) Anzu is unworthy to hold the tablet.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the Flock God son's relationship to his wife before they married?

3. When the eagle takes Etana to the skies, why does the king ask to be returned to earth?

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

5. With whom does the Earth create a union in the Theology of Dunnu?

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