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

2. Where does the anticipated battle between the King and the savage take place?
(a) At the King's palace.
(b) In the forest.
(c) At the gate into the city.
(d) At the temple.

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

4. What does Gilgamesh assure Enkidu?
(a) If he goes to the underworld, Gilgamesh will wait at the gate until they let Enkidu out again.
(b) If he goes to the underworld, he goes alone.
(c) If he goes back to the forest, Gilgamesh will send Harim with him.
(d) If he leaves Uruk, Gilgamesh will surely die.

5. What does Enkido do when Gilgamesh attempts to enter?
(a) He allows him to enter.
(b) He blocks his path.
(c) He ignores him.
(d) He stabs him through with a sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ensues between these two men?

2. What happens as Harim leads Enkidu into Uruk?

3. For how long does Enkidu sleep?

4. What do most of the gods want?

5. Into what does Enkidu eventually force Gilgamesh?

(see the answer key)

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