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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 does Gilgamesh say that Enkidu's paralysis will end?
(a) By killing Humbaba
(b) If they go into the forest together
(c) By bathing in the Euphrates river
(d) By sacrificing to Shamash

2. This person is created to keep Gilgamesh occupied.
(a) Enkidu
(b) Gilganu
(c) Anuk
(d) Allah

3. What is another name for the cedar forest?
(a) The home of Shamash
(b) Utnapishtim's stronghold
(c) The end of the world
(d) The dwelling place of the gods

4. Which god is said to have her throne in the Cedar Forest?
(a) Irnini
(b) Ninsun
(c) Shamash
(d) Courtesan

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the courtesan use to clothe Enkidu?

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

3. Who does Gilgamesh's mother pray to for protection for her son?

4. What is a recension?

5. In Gilgamesh's second dream what does he see?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Gilgamesh's character.

2. Describe Gilgamesh's dreams.

3. Discuss Enkidu's interpretations of Gilgamesh's dreams.

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

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

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

7. Who speaks the last lines of the Tablet?

8. Describe Gilgamesh's lamentations for Enkidu.

9. Why do the scorpion people finally agree to let Gilgamesh pass through the gates into the mountain paths?

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

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