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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ishtar gather together?
(a) All the gods from all parts of heaven.
(b) The citizens of Uruk.
(c) The royal family.
(d) Enkidu and Gilgamesh.

2. What does Gilgamesh smash?
(a) The deck.
(b) The oarlocks.
(c) The sails.
(d) The oars.

3. What request is Gilgamesh unable to do?
(a) Keep from becoming angry.
(b) Chop down enough straight poles.
(c) Find Enkidu.
(d) Stay awake for seven days and nights.

4. For whom does Utnapishtim prepare a feast?
(a) The people who survived the flood.
(b) The gods.
(c) The animals.
(d) His family.

5. As he nears the Temple of Ishtar, what happens beside him?
(a) Endiku appears.
(b) Ishtar joins him on his walk.
(c) A double-sided axe slices by and buries itself in the pavement .
(d) The earth collapses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gilgamesh pour meal on the earth?

2. Does Gilgamesh agree to this?

3. What do most of the gods want?

4. Why do the elders suggest that a man be created?

5. When Harim enters the forest, by what is she charmed?

(see the answer key)

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