The Epic of Gilgamesh Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who intercedes to help Gilgamesh overcome Humbaba?
(a) Enlil
(b) Shamash
(c) Anu
(d) Ninsun

2. The tale of Gilgamesh is carved on what type of stone?
(a) Quartz
(b) Lapis
(c) Iron Ore
(d) Copper

3. How far do Gilgamesh and Enkidu walk each day?
(a) 100 miles
(b) As far as another man would walk in a month
(c) 50 miles
(d) 15 miles

4. Who helps Enkidu and Gilgamesh defeat Humbaba?
(a) The shepherds
(b) They do not defeat Humbaba.
(c) Shamash
(d) Animals in the forest

5. What university in Pennsylvania owns a large portion of the Gilgamesh tablets?
(a) University of Philadelphia
(b) Penn State University
(c) University of Pennsylvania
(d) Temple University

6. How does Enkidu react to Gilgamesh's dreams?
(a) He says they mean nothing
(b) He says he fears they will come true
(c) He has similar dreams
(d) He interprets them positively

7. What is the woman called who seduces Enkidu?
(a) The courtesan
(b) The courtier
(c) The harlot
(d) Eanna

8. What is a talent?
(a) A unit of measure equalling about sixty pounds
(b) A type of sword
(c) A unit for measuring length
(d) An ability a person has to perform well

9. Who appointed Humbaba protector of the forest?
(a) Ninsun
(b) Anu
(c) Enlil
(d) Shamash

10. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu first meet?
(a) In the woods
(b) At the river
(c) At the marketplace
(d) In the temple

11. How does Gilgamesh say that Enkidu's paralysis will end?
(a) By bathing in the Euphrates river
(b) By killing Humbaba
(c) If they go into the forest together
(d) By sacrificing to Shamash

12. Where is Enkidu raised?
(a) With the gods
(b) The wilderness
(c) In a city full of Gilgamesh's enemies
(d) Uruk

13. What is another phrase for sleep?
(a) The long kiss goodnight
(b) The outpouring of the night
(c) The time of the gods
(d) The long goodbye

14. How many days does the journey to the Cedar Forest take?
(a) Six months
(b) One week
(c) Six days
(d) One month

15. What do the eight winds do to Humbaba?
(a) Blow down the trees on top of him
(b) Immobilize him
(c) Blow him into the sea
(d) Blow him to the underworld

Short Answer Questions

1. By what phrase does Enkidu refer to Ninsun?

2. What is another name for Humbaba?

3. How many layers of armor does Humbaba usually wear?

4. Which god is said to have her throne in the Cedar Forest?

5. What other people try to discourage Gilgamesh from undertaking his voyage to engage Humbaba?

(see the answer keys)

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