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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Enkidu resolve to do?
(a) Accompany his friend and to make the needed sacrifice.
(b) Leave Gilgamesh and his new life.
(c) Stop Gilgamesh.
(d) Meet with the gods.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what do Gilgamesh and Enkidu take part?

2. What happens as Harim leads Enkidu into Uruk?

3. Why do the elders suggest that a man be created?

4. Why do the hunter and his father head to the city?

5. What is this dream, according to Gilgamesh's mother?

(see the answer key)

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