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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gilgamesh spurns Ishtar, from whom does the goddess ask for help?
(a) Her parents, Anu and Antum
(b) Shamash
(c) Humbaba
(d) Enkidu

2. Who is Sin?
(a) The moon god
(b) The sun goddess
(c) The god of the sea
(d) The god of the river

3. Where does Enkidu go in his dream?
(a) To the house of Irkalla
(b) Back to the Shepherds
(c) To live with the gods
(d) To the Cedar Forest

4. Gilgamesh refers to Enkidu as his friend and what?
(a) Younger brother
(b) Son
(c) Father
(d) Cousin

5. What does the variegated roller yell?
(a) Help Me
(b) Love Me
(c) Kappapoi
(d) Kappi

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Gilgamesh address his lamentions?

2. What is the chariot made of that Ishtar promises Gilgamesh?

3. What other name does Enkidu call the courtesan?

4. How far down does the mountain reach?

5. What does the bull of heaven do on his third snort?

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