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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Erra ask of Ishum in the beginning of their story?
(a) He wants Ishum to help him gain more territory.
(b) He wants Ishum to appeal to Ea for more responsibilities.
(c) He wants Ishum to start a battle.
(d) He wants Ishum to renounce his divinity.

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

4. What does the different reigns of each part of Earth represent?
(a) A new day.
(b) A new month.
(c) A new week.
(d) A new season.

5. Why is Ninurta unable to kill Anzu?
(a) Anzu controls everything with the Tablet.
(b) Anzu is too fast for Ninurta to catch.
(c) Ninurta feels it is not right to kill Anzu.
(d) Anzu is much smarter than the other gods.

6. What does Ea specifically tell Adapa that he must not eat while appearing before Anu?
(a) Eat the bread of death.
(b) Eat the bread of life.
(c) Eat the bread of truth.
(d) Eat the bread of lies.

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

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

9. In the story of Erra and Ishum, who is most likely the "new king of Akkad" spoken of within the text?
(a) Nabonassar.
(b) Marduk.
(c) Atrahasis.
(d) Nobassin.

10. What food does Anu actually offer to Adapa?
(a) The bread of truth.
(b) The bread of life.
(c) The bread of lies.
(d) The bread of death.

11. What does Anzu look like?
(a) An eagle with a lion's mane.
(b) A wingless eagle.
(c) A lion-headed eagle.
(d) A mane-less lion with tail feathers.

12. How does Ishum halt Erra's rampage on the world?
(a) He tells him that the other gods have abandoned Earth.
(b) He points out that Erra has taken over the universe.
(c) He tells him that Marduk has renounced his divinity.
(d) He tell him that the humans do not care about the gods.

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

14. Because Adapa was mislead by Ea and Anu, what opportunity does he miss?
(a) The ability to travel through life and death.
(b) Eternal life.
(c) Divinity.
(d) Wisdom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is one of the creators of Lahmu and Lahamu?

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

3. In the Theology of Dunnu, what happens when pieces of the Earth mate?

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

5. What is not one of Adapa's responsibilities?

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