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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Gilgamesh treated by Utnapishtim?
(a) He is warmly welcomed.
(b) He is humiliated.
(c) He is rebuked.
(d) He is ignored.

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

3. Is man meant to be immortal?
(a) Some.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Maybe.

4. What does Utnapishtim think about Gilgamesh's response?
(a) He is displeased.
(b) He is surprised.
(c) He is pleased.
(d) He is saddened.

5. After Gilgamesh tells his story, how does Utnapishtim answer?
(a) In a very different way from the others.
(b) He does not answer him.
(c) He laughs at him.
(d) In much the same way Gilgamesh has been answered all along.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh reason?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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