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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 far do Gilgamesh and Enkidu walk each day?
(a) As far as another man would walk in a month
(b) 100 miles
(c) 15 miles
(d) 50 miles

2. What happens when Gilgamesh and Enkidu fight?
(a) Gilgamesh kills Enkidu.
(b) Enkdiu takes the new bride for himself.
(c) They become friends because they are equals.
(d) Enkidu kills Gilgamesh.

3. Where is Enkidu raised?
(a) With the gods
(b) The wilderness
(c) In a city full of Gilgamesh's enemies
(d) Uruk

4. Who appointed Humbaba protector of the forest?
(a) Ninsun
(b) Anu
(c) Enlil
(d) Shamash

5. At what time of night does Gilgamesh awaken Enkidu to tell him about his dream?
(a) 3 AM
(b) 2 AM
(c) 1 AM
(d) Midnight

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to contemplate their course of action and interpret Gilgamesh's dreams?

2. Which god is said to have her throne in the Cedar Forest?

3. Humbaba's mouth and breath are like what?

4. How do Gilgamesh and Enkidu establish their friendship?

5. Gilgamesh thinks he is entitled to do what with new brides?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Enkidu describe the gate to the cedar forest?

3. Discuss why Gilgamesh has such a difficult time dealing with Enkidu's death.

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

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

6. Describe the only available way to cross to Utnapishtim.

7. Describe where the Gilgamesh tablets are found and who found them.

8. Describe the garden which greets Gilgamesh once he journeys through the darkness of the mountain pass.

9. Describe Gilgamesh's journey through the mountain paths of Mashu.

10. What does Ninsun wear to pray to Shamash? Why does she dress this way?

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