View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What happens to Enkidu?
(a) He is poisoned.
(b) He becomes angry with Gilgamesh.
(c) He marries Ishtar.
(d) He contracts a fever and his dreams grow more intense.

4. What eclipses even the entry of the wild man?
(a) The sun.
(b) An attack by a neighboring city.
(c) An important event taking place in the city.
(d) A day of celebration.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh wonder about Utnapishtim?

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

3. What does the god Shamash do to the sleeping Enkidu?

4. What does Utnapishtim agree to do?

5. What do most of the gods want?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 289 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample