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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what is this man compared?
(a) A father.
(b) A brother.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) An enemy.

2. Why do the hunter and his father head to the city?
(a) To find a god to help them.
(b) To complain about Gilgamesh's behavior.
(c) To report the matter to the King.
(d) To find someone to kill Enkidu.

3. The people over which Gilgamesh rules as king possess what?
(a) Magical powers.
(b) Only one god.
(c) A vast pantheon of gods.
(d) Many possessions.

4. What does Ninsun possess?
(a) A great deal of knowledge.
(b) Wealth.
(c) The gifts of prophecy and the interpretation of dreams.
(d) The ability to soothe those who are distraught.

5. At the Temple of Ishtar, the citizens of Uruk will finally do what?
(a) Choose a bride for their king, Gilgamesh.
(b) Destroy the temple.
(c) Pray to Ishtar.
(d) Ask Ishtar for guidance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gilgamesh react to his mother's warning?

2. What happens as Harim leads Enkidu into Uruk?

3. How does Ishtar feel about the elders' plan?

4. How does the wild man find himself when sitting beside the young priestess?

5. What does Gilgamesh do when he has a disturbing dream?

(see the answer key)

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