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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Enkidu then hear?
(a) The screams of the other gods.
(b) The laughter of the other gods.
(c) The cries of the other gods.
(d) The angry voices of the other gods.

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

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

5. At the Temple of Ishtar, the citizens of Uruk will finally do what?
(a) Destroy the temple.
(b) Ask Ishtar for guidance.
(c) Pray to Ishtar.
(d) Choose a bride for their king, Gilgamesh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Enkidu refuse to do?

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

3. Immediately following the slaying of the creature, what happens to Enkidu?

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

5. Is man meant to be immortal?

(see the answer key)

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