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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. When the eagle takes Etana to the skies, why does the king ask to be returned to earth?
(a) Etana changed his mind about going to see the gods.
(b) Etana had dreams of forboding.
(c) Etana became fearful of the heights.
(d) Etana grew ill from the ascent.

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

3. What does Erra want from mankind?
(a) He wants to be feared.
(b) He wants to be their friend.
(c) He wants to be accepted as their deity.
(d) He wants to be loved.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Because Adapa was mislead by Ea and Anu, what opportunity does he miss?

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

3. Throughout his story, with what is Erra obsessed?

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

5. Why is Ea unable to face Tiamat?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Erra trick Marduk into leaving his palace?

2. How does Marduk defeat Tiamat?

3. Who is Haharnum?

4. What does Mother Hubur create for Tiamat and why?

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

6. How is Marduk rewarded for his victory over Tiamat?

7. How does Ninurta ultimately defeat Anzu?

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

9. How does Mami (or Belet-ili) explain to her son why he should go to battle against Anzu?

10. How is Adapa tricked out of becoming immortal?

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