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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other name does Enkidu call the courtesan?
(a) Ishtar
(b) Ninsun
(c) A queen
(d) A prostitute

2. How will Gilgamesh dress after Enkidu's burial?
(a) In new garments
(b) He will grow long hair and wear a lion skin
(c) In leaves and twigs
(d) In Enkidu's old clothes

3. Who does Siduri say is the only person able to cross the sea to Utnapishtim?
(a) The other gods
(b) Enkidu
(c) No one
(d) Shamash

4. What animal did Enkidu chase on the steppe?
(a) A panther
(b) A fox
(c) A wolf
(d) A bear

5. What does Gilgamesh do when he arrives on Utnapishtim's shore?
(a) Constructs a statue
(b) Pours out his wine in sacrifice
(c) Thanks the ferry man
(d) Ungirds his loins and takes off his clothes

Short Answer Questions

1. Which four gods argue over Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

2. What does Gilgamesh have to do before they can start their journey?

3. What do Gilgamesh and Enkidu do after killing the bull of heaven?

4. When Gilgamesh spurns Ishtar, from whom does the goddess ask for help?

5. Gilgamesh is afraid he will die in what?

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