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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 be Gilgamesh's brother.
(b) To destroy Gilgamesh.
(c) To be Gilgamesh's companion.
(d) To scare Gilgamesh.

2. What does Ishtar threaten to do If her father does not create the creature she requests?
(a) She will leave and never return.
(b) She will marry Gilgamesh.
(c) She will kill him.
(d) She will open the doors of the underworld to let the dead rise and outnumber the living.

3. Can one become immortal by feats of daring alone?
(a) Maybe.
(b) Yes.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) No.

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

5. What is the result of the King's request to continue building the walls higher and higher?
(a) The King monopolizes the time of the men.
(b) Workers are exhausted.
(c) A monster becomes angry.
(d) Wealth is lost.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Gilgamesh immediately repent?

3. What does Ninsun ask her son to do?

4. Of what does Sabitu remind the King?

5. What do singers do?

(see the answer key)

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