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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Enkidu hurries to the Temple of Ishtar to look for Harim?
(a) He finds her with another man.
(b) He finds her crying.
(c) He finds the courtyard empty and the gates locked.
(d) He finds her praying to Ishtar.

2. Ninsun blesses her son and Enkidu and asks Enkidu to do what?
(a) Protect Gilgamesh.
(b) Allow Gilgamesh his freedom.
(c) Kill Gilgamesh.
(d) Protect himself.

3. Seeing his bravery and his skill in battle, with whom does Ishtar fall in love?
(a) Enkidu.
(b) Humbaba.
(c) Anu.
(d) Gilgamesh.

4. Over whom does Anu hesitate to take the side of the common people?
(a) The other gods.
(b) Ishtar.
(c) The King.
(d) The elders.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ishtar do after watching the two victors for a time as they bathe and rest?

3. What does Enkido do when Gilgamesh attempts to enter?

4. To what is this man compared?

5. What does Ninsun ask her son to do?

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