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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 Gilgamesh know about Harim?
(a) Her loyalties are with Ishtar.
(b) She is Anu's servant.
(c) Her charms will prevail over Enkidu with far more facility than force.
(d) She is in love with Ekidu.

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

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

4. Over whom does Anu hesitate to take the side of the common people?
(a) The elders.
(b) Ishtar.
(c) The other gods.
(d) The King.

5. Why does Gilgamesh believe he is invincible?
(a) He is a god.
(b) He is very smart.
(c) He is two parts god and only one part man.
(d) He is very strong.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Enkidu agree to take part in this adventure?

2. What is the young priestess's worry?

3. Upon their arrival, what do they find the citizens doing?

4. In what do Gilgamesh and Enkidu take part?

5. Of what is Anu god?

(see the answer key)

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