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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens as Harim leads Enkidu into Uruk?
(a) He is besieged by curious onlookers.
(b) He is ignored.
(c) He is captured.
(d) He is taunted.

2. Immediately following the slaying of the creature, what happens to Enkidu?
(a) He leaves Uruk.
(b) He begins having dreams full of ominous portents.
(c) He becomes fearful of the gods.
(d) He dies.

3. What does Utnapishtim demand to know about the stranger?
(a) His identity and how he came to be there.
(b) Why he does not go home.
(c) If he is a King.
(d) If he is intelligent.

4. Where are Ishtar and her priestesses in Enkidu's dream?
(a) Surrounding him.
(b) In the river.
(c) Gathered on top of the city wall.
(d) Gathered on top of the mountain.

5. What does Utnapishtim agree to do?
(a) Not punish the boatman.
(b) Help Gilgamesh get home.
(c) Be kind to Gilgamesh.
(d) Tell Gilgamesh the story of how he became immortal.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Gilgamesh tells his story, how does Utnapishtim answer?

2. Why does the young priestess do this?

3. Is man meant to be immortal?

4. How is Gilgamesh treated by Utnapishtim?

5. Unable to revive his friend, what does Gilgamesh do?

(see the answer key)

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