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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Utnapishtim does as he has been told by Ea while the other citizens of Shuruppak do what?
(a) Prepare for the flood.
(b) Go about their daily business.
(c) Taunt him.
(d) Build an ark.

2. What does Enkidu refuse to do?
(a) Forgive Gilgamesh.
(b) Allow Gilgamesh to leave.
(c) Slay Gilgamesh, who is such a worthy opponent.
(d) Give Gilgamesh to the citizens.

3. Into what does Enkidu eventually force Gilgamesh?
(a) A puddle of mud.
(b) A position of vulnerability.
(c) A room.
(d) A closet.

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

5. Does Utnapishtim agree to aid Gilgamesh in his impossible mission?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Not necessarily.
(d) At first.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the scorpion man's wife reply?

2. How long does the storm last?

3. What does the double-edged axe symbolize?

4. What does Ninsun ask her son to do?

5. Why does Gilgamesh immediately repent?

(see the answer key)

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