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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh reason?
(a) Because Enkidu is not the King, he should be the only one banished.
(b) Because Ishtar is unkind, she should be killed.
(c) Because they committed all their acts together, they cannot die separately.
(d) Because the gods like him, he should become immortal.

2. Seeing his bravery and his skill in battle, with whom does Ishtar fall in love?
(a) Humbaba.
(b) Gilgamesh.
(c) Enkidu.
(d) Anu.

3. What does Sabitu ask Gilgamesh about his appearance?
(a) Why he is dressed in animal skins and why his skin appears as if it is badly burnt.
(b) Why he is still so handsome after his travels.
(c) Why is seems so tired.
(d) Why is is so dirty.

4. What does Gilgamesh know about Harim?
(a) Her charms will prevail over Enkidu with far more facility than force.
(b) Her loyalties are with Ishtar.
(c) She is Anu's servant.
(d) She is in love with Ekidu.

5. What is the young priestess's worry?
(a) Enkidu will be treated like a King.
(b) Enkidu will betray her.
(c) Enkidu will be treated no better than a captive animal.
(d) Enkidu will become violent in town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sabitu do after exiting her house?

2. In what do Gilgamesh and Enkidu take part?

3. What does the scorpion-man describe to Gilgamesh?

4. What is Gilgamesh's explanation?

5. What do singers do?

(see the answer key)

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