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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the young priestess do this?
(a) In order that she might adorn herself for the upcoming ceremony.
(b) In order that Ishtar find favor in him.
(c) In order that he might meet Ishtar.
(d) In order to be away from him.

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

3. What happens at that moment?
(a) He falls asleep.
(b) He calls for his mother.
(c) He awakes.
(d) He dies.

4. What should Gilgamesh not do?
(a) Be near Endiku.
(b) Walk the streets or approach the Temple of Ishtar.
(c) Leave his home.
(d) Speak to Ishtar.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Enkidu refuse to do?

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

3. How does King Gilgamesh surprise his people, regarding this person?

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

5. What ensues between these two men?

(see the answer key)

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