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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is done with the carcass of the beast?
(a) It is destroyed.
(b) It is divided among the city's tradesmen.
(c) It is eaten by Gilgamesh and Enkidu.
(d) It is burned as an offering to the god Shamash.

2. How does Enlil feel about Shamash's pity for mankind?
(a) He is confused by it.
(b) He is saddened by it.
(c) He understands it.
(d) He is enraged by it.

3. How does the man respond to the girl?
(a) He says hello in return.
(b) He waves to her.
(c) He leaves.
(d) He gives her a confused stare.

4. What happens after eleven days and nights of this leg of Gilgamesh's journey?
(a) He see a trace of light.
(b) He sees Anu.
(c) He meets Enkidu.
(d) He is in complete darkness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Gilgamesh must traverse the deep caverns beneath the Mountains of Mashu in order to reach whom?

2. Who does Ishtar gather together?

3. What eclipses even the entry of the wild man?

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

5. After Harim and Enkidu proceed to the temple, what does the young priestess do?

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