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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Ishtar's wishes, what does the creature do?
(a) It floods the river.
(b) It blocks the sun from reaching the earth.
(c) It cuts a swathe of death and destruction through the streets of Uruk.
(d) It chases after Gilgamesh.

2. What does Enkidu refuse to do?
(a) Allow Gilgamesh to leave.
(b) Give Gilgamesh to the citizens.
(c) Slay Gilgamesh, who is such a worthy opponent.
(d) Forgive Gilgamesh.

3. Into what does Enkidu eventually force Gilgamesh?
(a) A position of vulnerability.
(b) A puddle of mud.
(c) A closet.
(d) A room.

4. What does one of the scorpion-men do upon seeing Gilgamesh?
(a) He bows down to his King.
(b) He asks his identity.
(c) He attempts to kill him.
(d) He tells him to turn around and go home.

5. What does Enkido do when Gilgamesh attempts to enter?
(a) He blocks his path.
(b) He ignores him.
(c) He allows him to enter.
(d) He stabs him through with a sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does King Gilgamesh surprise his people, regarding this person?

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

3. What does Ninsun do at the temple?

4. What is done with the carcass of the beast?

5. Where does the anticipated battle between the King and the savage take place?

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