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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Harim and Enkidu proceed to the temple, what does the young priestess do?
(a) She brings him into the temple.
(b) She sends him in alone.
(c) She leaves Enkidu at the gate.
(d) She speaks to Ishtar.

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

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

4. What does the god Shamash do to the sleeping Enkidu?
(a) He scolds him.
(b) He protects him.
(c) He kills him.
(d) He praises him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do most of the gods want?

2. How do the citizens feel about Enkido's behavior?

3. After Gilgamesh tells his story, how does Utnapishtim answer?

4. What does Utnapishtim agree to do?

5. What happens as Harim leads Enkidu into Uruk?

(see the answer key)

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