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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Gilgamesh treated by Utnapishtim?
(a) He is ignored.
(b) He is humiliated.
(c) He is warmly welcomed.
(d) He is rebuked.

2. What does Enkido do when Gilgamesh attempts to enter?
(a) He allows him to enter.
(b) He stabs him through with a sword.
(c) He ignores him.
(d) He blocks his path.

3. What does Enkidu do to the tall cedar gate, the hunters, and Harim?
(a) He misses them.
(b) He wonders what has happened to them.
(c) He curses them.
(d) He thanks them.

4. What does Gilgamesh reason?
(a) Because they committed all their acts together, they cannot die separately.
(b) Because the gods like him, he should become immortal.
(c) Because Enkidu is not the King, he should be the only one banished.
(d) Because Ishtar is unkind, she should be killed.

5. What happens as Harim leads Enkidu into Uruk?
(a) He is ignored.
(b) He is besieged by curious onlookers.
(c) He is captured.
(d) He is taunted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the King attempt to do to the savage?

2. Does Utnapishtim agree to aid Gilgamesh in his impossible mission?

3. How do the citizens feel about Enkido's behavior?

4. Where does the anticipated battle between the King and the savage take place?

5. Is man meant to be immortal?

(see the answer key)

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