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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. In the Theology of Dunnu, what happens when pieces of the Earth mate?
(a) Another part of Earth is destroyed.
(b) Another part of Earth is created.
(c) The skies part.
(d) The oceans make waves.

2. When Nirgirsu is depicted battling the man who stole the Tablet in the Old Babylonian version of this story, how many lines are missing between this section and the part where Ea intervenes with instructions?
(a) Thirty-six.
(b) Forty.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Forty-six.

3. Why does the snake attack the eagle and leave it for dead in a pit?
(a) The snake is reneging on their deal.
(b) The snake wanted the tree to himself.
(c) The eagle insulted Shamash.
(d) The eagle ate the snake's young.

4. When the eagle takes Etana to the skies, why does the king ask to be returned to earth?
(a) Etana had dreams of forboding.
(b) Etana grew ill from the ascent.
(c) Etana changed his mind about going to see the gods.
(d) Etana became fearful of the heights.

5. Which does not describe Marduk?
(a) Horns.
(b) Four eyes.
(c) Perfect build.
(d) Fire breathing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Old Babylonian version of the theft of the Tablet of Destiny, what is Anzu's name?

2. What is Anu's relationships to Ada and Gerra?

3. What does Anzu look like?

4. What does Ishum offer to Erra for a cessation of the attacks on mankind?

5. Who built Kish?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How is Adapa tricked out of becoming immortal?

10. Who is Haharnum?

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