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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the story of Gilgamesh begin?
(a) With the story of Gilgamesh's birth.
(b) With an account of how Gilgamesh becomes King.
(c) With the story of how Gilgamesh gained immortality.
(d) With an account of the geography of his world.

2. What is this dream, according to Gilgamesh's mother?
(a) Just a dream.
(b) A sign of what good is to come.
(c) An evil portent.
(d) Caused by the large meal he had the night before.

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

4. What do the elders request of Enkidu?
(a) He must stop Gilgamesh.
(b) He must accompany Gilgamesh.
(c) He must leave the city.
(d) He must talk to the gods.

5. Who is responsible for molding humans from inanimate clay?
(a) Anu.
(b) Ishtar.
(c) Aruru.
(d) The elders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What eclipses even the entry of the wild man?

2. What is the young priestess's worry?

3. What does Gilgamesh do when he has a disturbing dream?

4. Why is Enkidu enchanted by the young girl?

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

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