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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 announcing their pact in formal court
(b) With a handshake
(c) With a kiss
(d) By drinking each other's blood

2. What will supposedly make Enkidu lose his power?
(a) Fighting a giant
(b) Being seduced by a woman
(c) Having his hair cut
(d) Drinking wine

3. Gilgamesh's dreams are an example of what kind of narrative technique?
(a) Theme
(b) Style
(c) Foreshadowing
(d) Characterization

4. What is the name of the god to whom Ninsun prays?
(a) Saecean
(b) Egalmah
(c) Shamain
(d) Shamash

5. What does Enkidu tell Gilgamesh is guarding the Cedar Forest?
(a) A demon named Humbaba
(b) A pack of angry wolves
(c) The shepherds watch over the forest
(d) A great angel with a sword

Short Answer Questions

1. Humbaba promises to be Gilgamesh's what if left alive?

2. What is stilled into silence when the men behold the forest?

3. What happens to Enkidu's hand when he tries to open the gate?

4. What two things does Enkidu do that make him like a man?

5. Who do the elders counsel Gilgamesh to let lead the way?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Gilgamesh's lamentations for Enkidu.

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

3. Describe the bull of heaven.

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

5. What two things does Gilgamesh dream about and what does his mother say they mean?

6. What does Shamash say to Enkidu after Enkidu curses the courtesan?

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

8. What legend surrounds Gilgamesh's birth?

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

10. 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.

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