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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As he nears the Temple of Ishtar, what happens beside him?
(a) Endiku appears.
(b) A double-sided axe slices by and buries itself in the pavement .
(c) Ishtar joins him on his walk.
(d) The earth collapses.

2. How does the young girl feel when she sees the man?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is terrified.
(c) She is unsure.
(d) She is irritated.

3. The people over which Gilgamesh rules as king possess what?
(a) Many possessions.
(b) A vast pantheon of gods.
(c) Only one god.
(d) Magical powers.

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

5. What is the greatest danger to this city?
(a) The monster Humbaba.
(b) Earthquakes.
(c) Floods.
(d) The god Anu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is this dream, according to Gilgamesh's mother?

2. The slightest touch of what waters causes immediate death?

3. Who robs a young hunter's traps?

4. With the mothers robbed of their sons and the young girls of their lovers, what do the city elders decide to do?

5. Upon their arrival, what do they find the citizens doing?

(see the answer key)

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