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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Erra, what of Marduk's has become dirty?
(a) His throne.
(b) His face.
(c) His adornment.
(d) His hair.

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

3. In the shorter version of Anzu's story from Old Babylonia, where does the story start due to a missing tablet?
(a) Ninurta's instructions to take Anzu's wings.
(b) Anzu's decision to steal the Tablet.
(c) Anzu battling Ninurta.
(d) Anzu stealing the Tablet.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Erra's station amongst the Gods?

2. What does Erra want from mankind?

3. Why is Ninurta unable to kill Anzu?

4. To whom does the blessing of the bow refer in The Epic of Creation?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the eagle left to die in the pit in Etana's story?

2. How is Adapa tricked out of becoming immortal?

3. Before receiving instructions from Ea, how does the battle between Ninurta and Anzu initially go?

4. Why does Adapa curse the South Wind and what are the consequences?

5. What role does The Flocks God play in the creation of the world in the Theology of Dunnu?

6. How does Ninurta ultimately defeat Anzu?

7. Why does Erra wage a battle against the world?

8. Of what is the Theology of Dunnu symbolic?

9. What are the differences between the standard and Old Babylonian versions of the story of Anzu?

10. After Erra ceases his destruction against mankind and the gods, how does Ishum help repair the damage?

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