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

2. Why do the gods create Enkidu?
(a) To rule Uruk
(b) To balance Gilgamesh's weaknesses
(c) To kill Gilgamesh
(d) To spend time with the woman

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

4. How many dreams does Gilgamesh have on the journey to the forest?
(a) Two
(b) None
(c) Three or Six
(d) Five

5. The tale of Gilgamesh is carved on what type of stone?
(a) Lapis
(b) Copper
(c) Iron Ore
(d) Quartz

Short Answer Questions

1. What other people try to discourage Gilgamesh from undertaking his voyage to engage Humbaba?

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

3. What does Enkidu have knowledge of after being with the woman?

4. Gilgamesh's dreams are a realization of his personal what?

5. How many goblets of strong drink does Enkidu drink after the courtesan teaches him to drink properly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the flood and the salvation of one family represent?

2. Describe the Cedar Forest as Gilgamesh and Enkidu encounter it.

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

4. What legend surrounds Gilgamesh's birth?

5. Why does Enkidu not like living in the city?

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

7. How does Gilgamesh's decision to journey to Utnapishtim provide evidence that he still has not matured and continues to act rashly?

8. Why must Gilgamesh confront the demon as soon as they arrive at the cedar forest?

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

10. Describe the city of Uruk.

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