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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Through the trees, what does Gilgamesh see?
(a) The face of Anu.
(b) The face of Ellil.
(c) The face of Shamash.
(d) The face of Ishtar.

2. What does Ishtar do after watching the two victors for a time as they bathe and rest?
(a) She admires them.
(b) She approaches Enkidu and threatens great punishment.
(c) She leaves them alone.
(d) She approaches Gilgamesh and threatens great punishment.

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

4. Does Gilgamesh agree to this?
(a) Yes.
(b) At first.
(c) Maybe.
(d) No.

5. What does the King attempt to do to the savage?
(a) Hug him.
(b) Push him aside.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Ignore him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the scorpion-man urge Gilgamesh to do?

2. What does Utnapishtim think about Gilgamesh's response?

3. Why does she feel this way about Gilgamesh?

4. What does Urshanabi feel for Gilgamesh?

5. What does Gilgamesh wonder about Utnapishtim?

(see the answer key)

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