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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. What does Enkidu forget when he is sitting before the courtesan?
(a) Who his parents are
(b) His own name
(c) The courtesan's name
(d) Where he was born

2. Where does Gilgamesh pour out his fine-meal?
(a) In the fire
(b) At the temple
(c) In the plain
(d) On the mountain

3. What two things does Enkidu do that make him like a man?
(a) Annoints his body with oil and puts on his garment
(b) Cuts down the forest and kills the wolves
(c) Eats bread and sleeps with the woman
(d) Kills a lion and drinks strong wine

4. How does Gilgamesh know something is wrong with Enkidu?
(a) Gilgamesh sees Enkidu pounding a wall
(b) Ninsun has a dream about Enkidu
(c) Enkidu tells Shamash
(d) Enkidu cries

5. What is the woman called who seduces Enkidu?
(a) The harlot
(b) The courtier
(c) Eanna
(d) The courtesan

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the temple where Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to pray?

2. By what phrase does Enkidu refer to Ninsun?

3. How far does Enkidu say the cedar forest extends?

4. What does Gilgamesh do that awakens Humbaba?

5. What does the courtesan use to clothe Enkidu?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the monument Gilgamesh has constructed in Enkidu's honor. What precious stones are used? Why are these stones chosen?

2. What does the barmaid tell Gilgamesh and what do her words foreshadow?

3. Discuss why Enkidu is angered by news of the celebration in Uruk.

4. What legend surrounds Gilgamesh's birth?

5. Why is Urshanabi prevented from immediately conducting Gilgamesh across the sea?

6. Who does Gilgamesh command to mourn for Enkidu? How long does Gilgamesh mourn?

7. Describe Gilgamesh's lamentations for Enkidu.

8. Describe the fight between Enlil and Shamash over which man will die - Gilgamesh or Enkidu.

9. Describe Gilgamesh's answer to Siduri about why his appearance is so rough.

10. Describe Gilgamesh's actions following the beheading of Humbaba.

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