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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 became fearful of the heights.
(c) Etana grew ill from the ascent.
(d) Etana had dreams of forboding.

2. When Erra starts to destroy the world, who attempts to become the voice of reason for him?
(a) Ishum.
(b) Ellil.
(c) Istar.
(d) Ea.

3. What gift to Ea bestow upon Adapa?
(a) Foresight.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) The ability to say only the truth.
(d) Oratory skills.

4. How many names are given to Marduk by Anshar, Lahmu, and Lahamu?
(a) Five.
(b) Eight.
(c) Seven.
(d) Six.

5. How does Marduk entrap Tiamat?
(a) He traps her in a cave.
(b) He binds her with the four winds.
(c) He throws her in the ocean.
(d) He binds her with the tree of life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which does not describe Marduk?

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

3. What does Erra want from mankind?

4. What holiday is the culmination of the cycle represented by the Theology of Dunnu?

5. Which one of the following is an offspring of the Earth and her partner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Ninurta ultimately defeat Anzu?

6. Describe the lineage of the gods as depicted in the Epic of Creation.

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

8. How does Hayyashum contribute to the making of the world in the Theology of Dunnu?

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

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

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