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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the Temple of Ishtar, the citizens of Uruk will finally do what?
(a) Choose a bride for their king, Gilgamesh.
(b) Destroy the temple.
(c) Pray to Ishtar.
(d) Ask Ishtar for guidance.

3. Why does Gilgamesh pour meal on the earth?
(a) To appease the gods.
(b) To feed the birds.
(c) To grow crops.
(d) To protect their feet as they walk.

4. To what is this man compared?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) A father.
(c) An enemy.
(d) A brother.

5. Finally, what do the city elders attempt to do?
(a) Ignore the two men.
(b) Intervene.
(c) Find a new King.
(d) Prepare the King for his departure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who robs a young hunter's traps?

2. The slightest touch of what waters causes immediate death?

3. What do scribes do?

4. What is the adventure the King proposes?

5. With the return of the two heroes, what happens in Uruk?

(see the answer key)

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