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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ishtar gather together?
(a) Enkidu and Gilgamesh.
(b) The royal family.
(c) The citizens of Uruk.
(d) All the gods from all parts of heaven.

2. How does the goddess Ishtar feel about what has taken place?
(a) She is beside herself with rage.
(b) She is besider herself with anxiety.
(c) She is beside herself with saddness.
(d) She is besider herself with happiness.

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

4. What does Ninsun do at the temple?
(a) She prays to the god Shamash.
(b) She prays to the god Aruru.
(c) She prays to the god Anu.
(d) She prays to the god Ishtar.

5. What does Gilgamesh do to the beast?
(a) He forgives it.
(b) He throws a spear straight into its throat.
(c) He breaks its wings.
(d) He chops off its head.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Enkidu agree to take part in this adventure?

2. What does Enkido do when Gilgamesh attempts to enter?

3. Through the trees, what does Gilgamesh see?

4. How does the young girl feel when she sees the man?

5. How does the wild man find himself when sitting beside the young priestess?

(see the answer key)

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