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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 Gilgamesh believe he is invincible?
(a) He is very smart.
(b) He is a god.
(c) He is very strong.
(d) He is two parts god and only one part man.

2. How does the man respond to the girl?
(a) He says hello in return.
(b) He gives her a confused stare.
(c) He waves to her.
(d) He leaves.

3. What is the result of the King's request to continue building the walls higher and higher?
(a) The King monopolizes the time of the men.
(b) Workers are exhausted.
(c) Wealth is lost.
(d) A monster becomes angry.

4. 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 the story of how Gilgamesh gained immortality.
(d) With an account of the geography of his world.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Enkidu enchanted by the young girl?

2. To what is this man compared?

3. What does the double-edged axe symbolize?

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

5. What eclipses even the entry of the wild man?

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