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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After Harim and Enkidu proceed to the temple, what does the young priestess do?
(a) She leaves Enkidu at the gate.
(b) She speaks to Ishtar.
(c) She brings him into the temple.
(d) She sends him in alone.

3. How does the story of Gilgamesh begin?
(a) With an account of how Gilgamesh becomes King.
(b) With the story of Gilgamesh's birth.
(c) With an account of the geography of his world.
(d) With the story of how Gilgamesh gained immortality.

4. What does the double-edged axe symbolize?
(a) A kind man.
(b) A dangerous man.
(c) A nervous man.
(d) An intelligent man.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Into what does Enkidu eventually force Gilgamesh?

3. What happens at that moment?

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

5. How does the man respond to the girl?

(see the answer key)

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