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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what do Gilgamesh and Enkidu take part?
(a) A feast.
(b) A festival.
(c) Various contests and feats of strength.
(d) A dance.

2. 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.

3. 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 the first human he has ever seen.
(d) She is very beautiful.

4. In his dream, what is Gilgamesh doing?
(a) Eating dinner.
(b) Walking through the streets of Uruk.
(c) Speaking to his people.
(d) Walking through the forest.

5. Why does Gilgamesh pour meal on the earth?
(a) To feed the birds.
(b) To appease the gods.
(c) To grow crops.
(d) To protect their feet as they walk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finally, what do the city elders attempt to do?

2. In three days, what have Gilgamesh and Enkidu done?

3. As he nears the Temple of Ishtar, what happens beside him?

4. At the Temple of Ishtar, the citizens of Uruk will finally do what?

5. Into what does Enkidu eventually force Gilgamesh?

(see the answer key)

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