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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Gilgamesh compare Enkidu?
(a) A great bear
(b) Weapons that are always by his side
(c) Himself
(d) One of the gods

2. What does the old man tell Gilgamesh when he reaches the opposite shore?
(a) That Utnapishtim is not there
(b) That everyone dies
(c) That Gilgamesh must die in order to bring Enkidu back to life
(d) That Gilgamesh is trapped in the underworld

3. What did Ishtar turn the shepherd into?
(a) Dirt
(b) A tree
(c) A sheep
(d) A Wolf

4. What is the name of the gardener with whom Ishtar falls in love?
(a) Ishullanu
(b) Ishtari
(c) Illani
(d) Illanu

5. What is the name of the mountain to where Gilgamesh travels?
(a) Ninunia
(b) Shamun
(c) Enkidush
(d) Mashu

6. Gilgamesh raises his voice like what animal crying for her young?
(a) A wolf
(b) A bear
(c) A bird
(d) A lioness

7. What does Ishtar turn the gardener into?
(a) A tree
(b) A thorn brush
(c) A mole
(d) A rose bush

8. What does Ishtar say Gilgamesh's goats shall bear?
(a) Many offspring
(b) Horns of gold
(c) Triplets
(d) Twins

9. Who does Siduri think Gilgamesh is when she sees him?
(a) A god
(b) Gilgamesh
(c) A criminal
(d) A demon

10. Where will Gilgamesh live after Enkidu's burial?
(a) He will roam the desert.
(b) He will live in the cedar forest.
(c) He will live in the temple.
(d) He will stay with the shepherds.

11. Where does Enkidu go in his dream?
(a) To live with the gods
(b) To the house of Irkalla
(c) Back to the Shepherds
(d) To the Cedar Forest

12. Where is Gilgamesh speedily going?
(a) Urukali
(b) Shamash
(c) Utnapishtim
(d) Ubara-Tutu

13. What does Gilgamesh do when he arrives on Utnapishtim's shore?
(a) Ungirds his loins and takes off his clothes
(b) Pours out his wine in sacrifice
(c) Constructs a statue
(d) Thanks the ferry man

14. How does Gilgamesh finally know that Enkidu is dead?
(a) Enkidu's body begins to rot away.
(b) The animals come to eat the dead meat.
(c) Enkidu is dark and cannot hear Gilgamesh.
(d) The priests take Enkidu's body away.

15. How will Gilgamesh dress after Enkidu's burial?
(a) In leaves and twigs
(b) He will grow long hair and wear a lion skin
(c) In Enkidu's old clothes
(d) In new garments

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the barmaid who dwells by the sea?

2. Gilgamesh is afraid he will die in what?

3. Who is Sin?

4. What happens when Enkidu enters the underworld?

5. On what side did Gilgamesh give Enkidu a seat?

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