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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Unable to revive his friend, what does Gilgamesh do?
(a) He goes to his goddess-mother to question his own mortality.
(b) He begs Shamash for help.
(c) He wanders aimlessly through the streets.
(d) He goes to the forest.

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

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

4. What is Utnapishtim doing at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) Eating dinner.
(b) Lying in his hammock on the further shore of the Bitter River.
(c) Chopping firewood.
(d) Fishing in the Bitter River.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens as Harim leads Enkidu into Uruk?

2. What does Gilgamesh wonder about Utnapishtim?

3. Is man meant to be immortal?

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

5. What does Gilgamesh beg Enkidu to do?

(see the answer key)

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