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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ninsun ask her son to do?
(a) Leave her alone.
(b) Describe the dream.
(c) Look for Enkidu.
(d) Relax.

2. According to Ishtar's wishes, what does the creature do?
(a) It chases after Gilgamesh.
(b) It floods the river.
(c) It cuts a swathe of death and destruction through the streets of Uruk.
(d) It blocks the sun from reaching the earth.

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

4. How does Enlil feel about Shamash's pity for mankind?
(a) He understands it.
(b) He is enraged by it.
(c) He is saddened by it.
(d) He is confused by it.

5. Does Enkidu agree to take part in this adventure?
(a) Maybe.
(b) Yes.
(c) At first.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is Enkidu enchanted by the young girl?

4. To what is this man compared?

5. Of what does Gilgamesh remind her?

(see the answer key)

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