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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 helps add to the vegetation and animals on Earth after marriage in the Theology of Dunnu?
(a) The Herdsman God.
(b) The Cattle God.
(c) The Flock God.
(d) Earth.

2. Theology of Dunnu is another version of which myth already discussed within this book?
(a) The Descent of Ishtar into the Underworld.
(b) The Epic of Creation.
(c) The Epic of Gilgamesh.
(d) Atrahasis.

3. Who is Anu's vizier?
(a) Namtar.
(b) Nergal.
(c) Iiabrat.
(d) Adapa.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What monstrosities does Erra release upon mankind?

2. What does Erra ask of Ishum in the beginning of their story?

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

4. Why is Ninurta unable to kill Anzu?

5. Why does Adapa curse the South Wind?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Haharnum?

4. What leads to Marduk accepting the challenge to face Tiamat?

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

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

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

8. What is the station and functions of Adapa?

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

10. How does Ninurta ultimately defeat Anzu?

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