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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 ignored.
(b) He is warmly welcomed.
(c) He is humiliated.
(d) He is rebuked.

2. Does Utnapishtim agree to aid Gilgamesh in his impossible mission?
(a) No.
(b) At first.
(c) Not necessarily.
(d) Yes.

3. Why does the young priestess do this?
(a) In order that she might adorn herself for the upcoming ceremony.
(b) In order that Ishtar find favor in him.
(c) In order to be away from him.
(d) In order that he might meet Ishtar.

4. What does Utnapishtim think about Gilgamesh's appearance?
(a) He is surprised by it.
(b) He is upset by it.
(c) He is disgusted by it.
(d) He is angered by it.

5. What does Gilgamesh beg Enkidu to do?
(a) Relate the dreams so that he can tell them to his mother.
(b) Forget his dream.
(c) Stay awake.
(d) Leave Uruk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Utnapishtim doing at the beginning of this chapter?

2. Is man meant to be immortal?

3. What does Gilgamesh assure Enkidu?

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

5. Into what does Enkidu eventually force Gilgamesh?

(see the answer key)

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