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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh do when he has a disturbing dream?
(a) He ignores it.
(b) He interprets it himself.
(c) He goes immediately to his mother.
(d) He searches for Enkidu.

2. Upon their arrival, what do they find the citizens doing?
(a) Building the wall around the city.
(b) Already passing among themselves excited stories about Enkidu.
(c) Complaining to the King about Ekidu's behavior.
(d) Going about their usual business.

3. What must Gilgamesh do for Ishtar?
(a) Visit the underworld.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Kill another monster.
(d) Kill Enkidu.

4. With the mothers robbed of their sons and the young girls of their lovers, what do the city elders decide to do?
(a) Complain to Anu.
(b) Complain to the other citizens.
(c) Complain to the gods.
(d) Complain to the King.

5. Does Gilgamesh agree to this?
(a) Maybe.
(b) At first.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the double-edged axe symbolize?

3. Who is responsible for molding humans from inanimate clay?

4. What should Gilgamesh not do?

5. What does Ninsun do at the temple?

(see the answer key)

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