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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the old man tell Gilgamesh when he reaches the opposite shore?
(a) That Utnapishtim is not there
(b) That everyone dies
(c) That Gilgamesh is trapped in the underworld
(d) That Gilgamesh must die in order to bring Enkidu back to life

2. What are the names of the two kings Enkidu identifies in the underworld?
(a) Etana and Sumuqan
(b) Etana and Enlil
(c) Ninsun and Sumuqan
(d) Sumuqan and Thorazi

3. Shamash does not understand Enkidu's curse against who/what?
(a) Gilgamesh
(b) The courtesan
(c) The gate
(d) The trapper

4. On what side did Gilgamesh give Enkidu a seat?
(a) In front of him
(b) The right
(c) Behind him
(d) The left

5. Gilgamesh is afraid he will die in what?
(a) Disgrace
(b) A feast
(c) Old age
(d) Battle

Short Answer Questions

1. Which four gods argue over Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

2. Enlil decrees that which man shall die?

3. What does Enkidu do after talking with Shamash?

4. Where will Gilgamesh live after Enkidu's burial?

5. Who does Siduri say is the only person able to cross the sea to Utnapishtim?

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