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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Unable to revive his friend, what does Gilgamesh do?
(a) He goes to his goddess-mother to question his own mortality.
(b) He begs Shamash for help.
(c) He goes to the forest.
(d) He wanders aimlessly through the streets.

2. Why has Gilgamesh come to seek his ancestor?
(a) So he can build a friendship with him.
(b) So he can become immortal.
(c) So he can meet his family.
(d) So he can tell Gilgamesh where Enkidu is and whether of not Gilgamesh must die.

3. Why does she feel this way about Gilgamesh?
(a) He came upon her very quietly.
(b) He has wild and unkempt looks.
(c) He has disturbed her peace.
(d) He is very handsome.

4. What is the greatest danger to this city?
(a) Floods.
(b) Earthquakes.
(c) The monster Humbaba.
(d) The god Anu.

5. How does the scorpion man's wife reply?
(a) Do not kill the stranger. Let him speak.
(b) This is Gilgamesh, our King.
(c) Allow the stranger to stay.
(d) The stranger is two-thirds god and one-third man.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what do Gilgamesh and Enkidu take part?

2. Over whom does Anu hesitate to take the side of the common people?

3. How does the young girl feel when she sees the man?

4. What should Gilgamesh not do?

5. What is this dream, according to Gilgamesh's mother?

(see the answer key)

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