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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 Ninsun possess?
(a) The ability to soothe those who are distraught.
(b) A great deal of knowledge.
(c) The gifts of prophecy and the interpretation of dreams.
(d) Wealth.

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

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

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

5. What eclipses even the entry of the wild man?
(a) The sun.
(b) An attack by a neighboring city.
(c) A day of celebration.
(d) An important event taking place in the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the King attempt to do to the savage?

2. How do the citizens feel about Enkido's behavior?

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

4. When Harim enters the forest, by what is she charmed?

5. What does Gilgamesh know about Harim?

(see the answer key)

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