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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the King attempt to do to the savage?
(a) Hug him.
(b) Ignore him.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Push him aside.

3. What happens at that moment?
(a) He falls asleep.
(b) He awakes.
(c) He calls for his mother.
(d) He dies.

4. With the mothers robbed of their sons and the young girls of their lovers, what do the city elders decide to do?
(a) Complain to the gods.
(b) Complain to the King.
(c) Complain to Anu.
(d) Complain to the other citizens.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the greatest danger to this city?

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

3. What is the adventure the King proposes?

4. The slightest touch of what waters causes immediate death?

5. To what is this man compared?

(see the answer key)

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