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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) A dance.
(d) Various contests and feats of strength.

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

3. After Harim and Enkidu proceed to the temple, what does the young priestess do?
(a) She sends him in alone.
(b) She brings him into the temple.
(c) She speaks to Ishtar.
(d) She leaves Enkidu at the gate.

4. When Harim enters the forest, by what is she charmed?
(a) The smells of nature.
(b) Enkidu.
(c) The peace and quiet.
(d) The animals and leaves and broken sunlight of the forest.

5. Who robs a young hunter's traps?
(a) Aruru.
(b) Anu.
(c) Enkidu.
(d) Ishtar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the King attempt to do to the savage?

2. Into what does Enkidu eventually force Gilgamesh?

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

4. What does Enkidu resolve to do?

5. Why is Enkidu enchanted by the young girl?

(see the answer key)

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