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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the station of the god or goddess who creates man?
2. On their journey to the Pine Forest, what plagues Gilgamesh?
3. How does Ellil first punish mankind in the story of Atrahasis?
4. Who do the myths revolve around?
5. What Phoenician god might be based on the legend of Ereshkigal and Nergal?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to the story of Atrahasis, how and why was man created?
2. For what reasons does Enkidu die?
3. What is Nergal's offense against Namtar and his penance?
4. What arrangement is made for Ishtar's release from the Underworld?
5. Why are several of the myths in this book fragmented or missing whole sections?
6. According to the author, why is it important that people understand the origins of several well-known stories as well as knowing more about the time period from which these stories were born?
7. After giving up on disease, how does Ellil try to keep the world from becoming overpopulated?
8. In the longer version of this story, what happens after Namtar fails to find Nergal outside of the Underworld?
9. What are some ways that Ellil punished mankind before the flood?
10. What function does the man, Good-Looks, serve in this story?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the significance of the Tablet of Destinies? What powers does it hold? Why do the gods hold it in such esteem? How did it come to be and how does that relate to Ninurta's recovery of the Tablet? How does Anzu having possession of the Tablet reveal the heroism of some of the gods? How does the Tablet of Destinies relate to Mesopotamian religious beliefs?
Essay Topic 2
How are life and death intertwined in Mesopotamian culture? For what reasons, as depicted within the myths themselves, is there a fluidity between life and death? How does this reflect upon the beliefs of this culture? Using only the text, compose a strong thesis based on this idea. Cite examples from not only the myths but also the introductions and notes provided by the author.
Essay Topic 3
What role does sex play in both Mesopotamian myths and culture? How do the gods react towards sex? How does mankind? In what stories is sex an important topic? How is the deity in charge of sexuality portrayed? Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.
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