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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the girl do when she looks beyond the savagery of this man's appearance to the gentleness of his nature?
(a) She leaves the forest.
(b) She smiles at him.
(c) She goes to Enkidu.
(d) She says hello.

3. What does Utnapishtim think about Gilgamesh's response?
(a) He is saddened.
(b) He is pleased.
(c) He is surprised.
(d) He is displeased.

4. What does Gilgamesh do to the beast?
(a) He breaks its wings.
(b) He chops off its head.
(c) He throws a spear straight into its throat.
(d) He forgives it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the wife of Utnapishtim describe Gilgamesh?

2. For how long does Enkidu sleep?

3. How has Gilgamesh made travel in the boat impossible?

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

5. What does Utnapishtim demand to know about the stranger?

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