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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 is the offspring of the Cattle God and the Sea?
(a) Dunnu.
(b) Sky.
(c) Earth.
(d) The Flocks God.

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

3. Who does Hayyashum marry?
(a) His sister.
(b) His niece.
(c) His mother.
(d) His cousin.

4. To whom does the blessing of the bow refer in The Epic of Creation?
(a) Ishtar.
(b) Ereshkigal.
(c) Marduk.
(d) Tiamat.

5. Why do Adad, Gerra, and Shara refuse to attack Anzu?
(a) They feel Anzu is right.
(b) They know Anzu will take control and they do not want to cross him.
(c) They know Anzu is the superior fighter.
(d) They know Anzu will turn them to clay.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Epic of Creation in this book end?

2. What is the result of Ninurta killing Anzu?

3. Where does Marduk build the house for Lahmu and Lahamu to use when they are passing through?

4. What was the Flock God son's relationship to his wife before they married?

5. What function does the Tablet of Destinies serve?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is Adapa tricked out of becoming immortal?

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

6. What happens when Erra takes over Marduk's palace?

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

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

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

10. What is the fate of the Sea and the Cattle God?

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