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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the anticipated battle between the King and the savage take place?
(a) In the forest.
(b) At the gate into the city.
(c) At the temple.
(d) At the King's palace.

2. What does Gilgamesh reason?
(a) Because the gods like him, he should become immortal.
(b) Because Ishtar is unkind, she should be killed.
(c) Because they committed all their acts together, they cannot die separately.
(d) Because Enkidu is not the King, he should be the only one banished.

3. For how long does Enkidu sleep?
(a) Fifteen days.
(b) Twelve days.
(c) Thirtten days.
(d) Fourteen days.

4. How do the citizens feel about Enkido's behavior?
(a) Worried.
(b) Angry.
(c) Excited.
(d) Appalled.

5. What does Enkidu refuse to do?
(a) Allow Gilgamesh to leave.
(b) Slay Gilgamesh, who is such a worthy opponent.
(c) Give Gilgamesh to the citizens.
(d) Forgive Gilgamesh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the King attempt to do to the savage?

2. Does Utnapishtim agree to aid Gilgamesh in his impossible mission?

3. After Harim and Enkidu proceed to the temple, what does the young priestess do?

4. What does Utnapishtim think about Gilgamesh's response?

5. What does Gilgamesh beg Enkidu to do?

(see the answer key)

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