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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Into what does Enkidu eventually force Gilgamesh?
(a) A closet.
(b) A puddle of mud.
(c) A position of vulnerability.
(d) A room.

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

4. What happens to Enkidu?
(a) He contracts a fever and his dreams grow more intense.
(b) He is poisoned.
(c) He marries Ishtar.
(d) He becomes angry with Gilgamesh.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the Temple of Ishtar, the citizens of Uruk will finally do what?

2. What eclipses even the entry of the wild man?

3. What does Utnapishtim think about Gilgamesh's appearance?

4. What does Gilgamesh reason?

5. What does Utnapishtim demand to know about the stranger?

(see the answer key)

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