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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a city of fine houses, magnificent temples, marketplaces, and groves of trees?
(a) Babylon.
(b) Emar.
(c) Uruk.
(d) Larsa.

2. Why do the elders suggest that a man be created?
(a) To scare Gilgamesh.
(b) To be Gilgamesh's companion.
(c) To destroy Gilgamesh.
(d) To be Gilgamesh's brother.

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

4. What is the result of the King's request to continue building the walls higher and higher?
(a) The King monopolizes the time of the men.
(b) Wealth is lost.
(c) A monster becomes angry.
(d) Workers are exhausted.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what do Gilgamesh and Enkidu take part?

2. What is the greatest danger to this city?

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

4. When Harim enters the forest, by what is she charmed?

5. How do the citizens feel about Enkido's behavior?

(see the answer key)

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