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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the King attempt to do to the savage?
(a) Push him aside.
(b) Hug him.
(c) Ignore him.
(d) Kill him.

2. Who is responsible for molding humans from inanimate clay?
(a) Ishtar.
(b) Aruru.
(c) Anu.
(d) The elders.

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

4. Why is Enkidu enchanted by the young girl?
(a) She is the first human he has ever seen.
(b) She is very beautiful.
(c) She reminds him of a gazelle.
(d) She is the first woman he has ever seen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the wild man find himself when sitting beside the young priestess?

2. How does the man respond to the girl?

3. How does Gilgamesh react to his mother's warning?

4. Why does the young priestess do this?

5. Over whom does Anu hesitate to take the side of the common people?

(see the answer key)

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