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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the elders suggest that a man be created?
(a) To be Gilgamesh's brother.
(b) To be Gilgamesh's companion.
(c) To scare Gilgamesh.
(d) To destroy Gilgamesh.

2. Into what does Enkidu eventually force Gilgamesh?
(a) A room.
(b) A closet.
(c) A puddle of mud.
(d) A position of vulnerability.

3. What does Enkido do when Gilgamesh attempts to enter?
(a) He blocks his path.
(b) He allows him to enter.
(c) He stabs him through with a sword.
(d) He ignores him.

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

5. What eclipses even the entry of the wild man?
(a) A day of celebration.
(b) The sun.
(c) An attack by a neighboring city.
(d) An important event taking place in the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his dream, what is Gilgamesh doing?

2. What happens when Enkidu hurries to the Temple of Ishtar to look for Harim?

3. What does the double-edged axe symbolize?

4. What does Enkidu do when Gilgamesh gathers to him an arsenal of finely wrought weaponry and lays it before his Enkidu's feet?

5. Of what does Gilgamesh remind her?

(see the answer key)

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