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

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

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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. With whom does Enkidu live?

2. Why does Enkidu not like living in the city?

3. What happens to Enkidu's hand when he tries to open the gate?

4. What do the axe and meteorite signify in relationship to Enkidu?

5. What things do the shepherds teach Enkidu?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Enkidu's relationship with the shepherds.

2. Describe Ekidnu's character.

3. Describe the disappointment awaiting Gilgamesh when he finally meets Utnapishtim.

4. How does Gilgamesh's decision to journey to Utnapishtim provide evidence that he still has not matured and continues to act rashly?

5. Who does Gilgamesh decide to find and why does he wish to talk to this person/thing?

6. Who does Gilgamesh command to mourn for Enkidu? How long does Gilgamesh mourn?

7. Discuss Enkidu's interpretations of Gilgamesh's dreams.

8. Describe the garden which greets Gilgamesh once he journeys through the darkness of the mountain pass.

9. What effect do the missing lines of interpretation have on Gilgamesh's dreams?

10. Discuss why Enkidu is angered by news of the celebration in Uruk.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Tablet 5, Column 4, Line 6 which reads, "His tears [gushed forth] in streams." To whom does the line refer? Shamash was speaking in the lines just prior to this line. Gilgamesh is speaking in Line 7. There is no clear indication who is crying or why. Gilgamesh may be crying tears of joy because Humbaba has been defeated. Enkidu may be crying for no apparent reason. Humbaba, the demon, may even be crying because he has been defeated. Discuss the line and who you think could be the party responsible for crying.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of women in the Gilgamesh epic. The courtesan functions to lead Enkidu out of the woods and introduce him to civilization. This could be considered a good event or a bad event. Ishtar becomes enraged when Gilgamesh spurns her love. Ishtar does not easily let her anger go and calls down terrible curses on Gilgamesh and Enkidu.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss fear as it is used in the story. Gilgamesh is afraid to admit when he is afraid but he cries after hearing the elders' description of Humbaba. Enkidu is not afraid to voice his concerns. Enkidu seems to understand that fear can be a positive attribute for a man. Is fear a positive attribute in a hero?

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