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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. What does Hayyashum do to Haharnum after taking over his territory?
(a) Kills him.
(b) Tortures him.
(c) Deifies him.
(d) Imprisons him.

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

3. According to the story of Erra and Ishum, what will happen if Marduk leaves his palace?
(a) The people will forget about their deities.
(b) The world will implode.
(c) The world will be thrown into natural chaos and war.
(d) The people will stop caring for their homes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do the gods know when Ninurta has slain Anzu?

3. What is the true reason for the Sebitti wanting to go to battle with Erra?

4. What monstrosities does Erra release upon mankind?

5. What duty is assigned to Anzu by Ellil?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Adapa tricked out of becoming immortal?

2. Who is Haharnum?

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

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

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

6. Of what is the Theology of Dunnu symbolic?

7. What leads to Ea slaying both Apsu and Mummu?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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