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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How does the wife of Utnapishtim describe Gilgamesh?
(a) As an odd looking man.
(b) A filthy mess.
(c) A stranger.
(d) As a young man, thin and haggered, but otherwise like to she and her husband.

3. After Harim and Enkidu proceed to the temple, what does the young priestess do?
(a) She leaves Enkidu at the gate.
(b) She brings him into the temple.
(c) She sends him in alone.
(d) She speaks to Ishtar.

4. What does Enkidu do to the tall cedar gate, the hunters, and Harim?
(a) He wonders what has happened to them.
(b) He misses them.
(c) He curses them.
(d) He thanks them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Utnapishtim promise to do to the boatman?

2. What does Enkidu then hear?

3. How do the citizens feel about Enkido's behavior?

4. What does Gilgamesh beg Enkidu to do?

5. What do most of the gods want?

(see the answer key)

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