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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In three days, what have Gilgamesh and Enkidu done?
(a) They have returned to the forest.
(b) They have completed the wall.
(c) They ahve enjoyed days of festivities.
(d) They have reached the massive cedar gate that leads the way to Humbaba.

2. What is this dream, according to Gilgamesh's mother?
(a) An evil portent.
(b) A sign of what good is to come.
(c) Just a dream.
(d) Caused by the large meal he had the night before.

3. How does the young girl feel when she sees the man?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is irritated.
(c) She is terrified.
(d) She is unsure.

4. Does Enkidu agree to take part in this adventure?
(a) Yes.
(b) At first.
(c) Maybe.
(d) No.

5. The people over which Gilgamesh rules as king possess what?
(a) Many possessions.
(b) A vast pantheon of gods.
(c) Only one god.
(d) Magical powers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the young priestess's worry?

2. Finally, what do the city elders attempt to do?

3. What does Ninsun do at the temple?

4. What does the girl do when she looks beyond the savagery of this man's appearance to the gentleness of his nature?

5. What is a city of fine houses, magnificent temples, marketplaces, and groves of trees?

(see the answer key)

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