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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Enkidu enchanted by the young girl?
(a) She is very beautiful.
(b) She is the first woman he has ever seen.
(c) She is the first human he has ever seen.
(d) She reminds him of a gazelle.

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

3. What does Gilgamesh know about Harim?
(a) She is Anu's servant.
(b) She is in love with Ekidu.
(c) Her loyalties are with Ishtar.
(d) Her charms will prevail over Enkidu with far more facility than force.

4. For how long do the two companions grapple with the beast?
(a) Hours.
(b) A few moments.
(c) Thirty minutes.
(d) One hour.

5. Why has Gilgamesh come to seek his ancestor?
(a) So he can meet his family.
(b) So he can tell Gilgamesh where Enkidu is and whether of not Gilgamesh must die.
(c) So he can build a friendship with him.
(d) So he can become immortal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Enkidu, along with three hundred armed warriors, do?

2. Upon their arrival, what do they find the citizens doing?

3. What happens as Harim leads Enkidu into Uruk?

4. What does the King attempt to do to the savage?

5. How does Enlil feel about Shamash's pity for mankind?

(see the answer key)

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