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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the elders suggest that a man be created?
(a) To be Gilgamesh's companion.
(b) To destroy Gilgamesh.
(c) To be Gilgamesh's brother.
(d) To scare Gilgamesh.

2. With the mothers robbed of their sons and the young girls of their lovers, what do the city elders decide to do?
(a) Complain to Anu.
(b) Complain to the King.
(c) Complain to the gods.
(d) Complain to the other citizens.

3. To what is this man compared?
(a) A brother.
(b) A neighbor.
(c) A father.
(d) An enemy.

4. How does the wild man find himself when sitting beside the young priestess?
(a) Worried.
(b) Sad.
(c) Utterly content.
(d) Nervous.

5. How does Ishtar feel about the elders' plan?
(a) She agrees with it at first.
(b) She disagrees with it.
(c) She is unsure about it.
(d) She agrees with it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ninsun ask her son to do?

2. What is the result of the King's request to continue building the walls higher and higher?

3. What should Gilgamesh not do?

4. How does the story of Gilgamesh begin?

5. Who is responsible for molding humans from inanimate clay?

(see the answer key)

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