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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. Why do Adad, Gerra, and Shara refuse to attack Anzu?
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?
3. What appears to be the main thing that Erra craves from the other gods, as illustrated several times throughout his story?
4. After marrying her son, Plough, who does the Sea kill?
5. Who creates an army of vicious, terrible warriors in the Epic of Creation?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Adapa tricked out of becoming immortal?
2. How does Erra trick Marduk into leaving his palace?
3. How does Marduk defeat Tiamat?
4. Why is the eagle left to die in the pit in Etana's story?
5. Before receiving instructions from Ea, how does the battle between Ninurta and Anzu initially go?
6. What role does The Flocks God play in the creation of the world in the Theology of Dunnu?
7. What leads to Anzu stealing the Tablet of Destinies?
8. How does Mami (or Belet-ili) explain to her son why he should go to battle against Anzu?
9. What happens when Erra takes over Marduk's palace?
10. In the story of Etana, what is the arrangement made before Shamash between the eagle and the snake?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What role does love play in The Epic of Gilgamesh? Create a thesis based around the idea that love is the driving force in this particular myth. Points to consider, but not exclusively, include Enkidu and Gilgamesh's relationship, as well as Enkidu's adoption by Gilgamesh's mother.
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 Tiamat play as a primeval goddess? What is significant about her status as a being of chaos? What theological implications can be found when considering that Marduk used Tiamat's remains to create the world? How does her monstrous army encourage her chaotic reign? Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.
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