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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what do Gilgamesh and Enkidu take part?
(a) A festival.
(b) A dance.
(c) A feast.
(d) Various contests and feats of strength.

2. What do Gilgamesh and Enkidu grow to be?
(a) Enemies.
(b) More like friends than brothers.
(c) Tolerable of one another.
(d) More like brothers than simple friends.

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

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

5. After Harim and Enkidu proceed to the temple, what does the young priestess do?
(a) She leaves Enkidu at the gate.
(b) She speaks to Ishtar.
(c) She brings him into the temple.
(d) She sends him in alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. In three days, what have Gilgamesh and Enkidu done?

2. Why does Gilgamesh pour meal on the earth?

3. Seeing his bravery and his skill in battle, with whom does Ishtar fall in love?

4. For how long do the two companions grapple with the beast?

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

(see the answer key)

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