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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. Who marries Pasture and Poplar?
(a) The Flock God.
(b) The Sea.
(c) The Cattle God.
(d) The Herdsman God.

2. From what does Marduk create the world?
(a) Apsu's remains.
(b) Tiamat's remains.
(c) Apsu's rown.
(d) Tiamat's crown.

3. In the Old Babylonian version of the theft of the Tablet of Destiny, what is Anzu's name?
(a) Anzam.
(b) Anzim.
(c) Anzum.
(d) Anzom.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Erra starts to destroy the world, who attempts to become the voice of reason for him?

2. How does the story of Erra and Ishum differ in format from the rest of the myths in this book?

3. Fill in the blank: The Herdman God has slain both the Flock God and ______.

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

5. Why do Adad, Gerra, and Shara refuse to attack Anzu?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who does Anu initially choose to battle Anzu and why do the warriors refuse?

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

4. What leads to Anzu stealing the Tablet of Destinies?

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

6. What is the station and functions of Adapa?

7. What is significant about the Mesopotamian culture when reading the Theology of Dunnu?

8. How does Ishum end Erra's devastation of the world?

9. In the story of Etana, what is the arrangement made before Shamash between the eagle and the snake?

10. What is the given reason and the true reason for the Sebitti's desire to go to war?

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