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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Gilgamesh and Enkidu establish their friendship?
(a) By drinking each other's blood
(b) By announcing their pact in formal court
(c) With a kiss
(d) With a handshake

2. Who reminds Gilgamesh of his boast in Uruk?
(a) Ninsun
(b) Ishtar
(c) Shamash
(d) Enkidu

3. What does Enkidu have knowledge of after being with the woman?
(a) The world
(b) Good and Evil
(c) Man
(d) God

4. Gilgamesh asks Shamash to give Enkidu what?
(a) Victory over Humbaba
(b) A dream
(c) A wife
(d) A kingdom of his own

5. What does Gilgamesh do that awakens Humbaba?
(a) Begins to cut down the cedars
(b) Bangs on the forest gate
(c) Blows a loud horn
(d) Shouts seven times

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a talent?

2. Humbaba asks Gilgamesh to not do what to him?

3. How does Enkidu react to Gilgamesh's dreams?

4. What does the courtesan use to clothe Enkidu?

5. Who do the elders send to protect Gilgamesh?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Enkidu able to admit his fears openly while Gilgamesh cannot?

2. After hearing about Ishtar's many lovers, what type of woman/goddess do you think she is?

3. How does Gilgamesh's decision to cut down all the trees of the cedar forest represent his continued rashness and inability to exercise moderation?

4. Discuss how Gilgamesh's desire to seek out Utnapishtim at all costs creates an immortal legend for the hero.

5. Enkidu is even more afraid when his hand becomes paralyzed after touching the forest gate. Describe the speech Gilgamesh makes to his friend to encourage him.

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

7. When Enkidu tells Gilgamesh about Humbaba the demon is he trying to warn Gilgamesh? Why does Gilgamesh not listen?

8. Describe Ekidnu's character.

9. Describe the items Isthar promises Gilgamesh if he will become her husband.

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

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