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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what is Anu god?
(a) The skies.
(b) The sea.
(c) The earth.
(d) Love.

2. At the Temple of Ishtar, the citizens of Uruk will finally do what?
(a) Ask Ishtar for guidance.
(b) Choose a bride for their king, Gilgamesh.
(c) Destroy the temple.
(d) Pray to Ishtar.

3. What is the greatest danger to this city?
(a) The monster Humbaba.
(b) Earthquakes.
(c) Floods.
(d) The god Anu.

4. Who is responsible for molding humans from inanimate clay?
(a) Ishtar.
(b) Anu.
(c) The elders.
(d) Aruru.

5. In three days, what have Gilgamesh and Enkidu done?
(a) They have completed the wall.
(b) They ahve enjoyed days of festivities.
(c) They have reached the massive cedar gate that leads the way to Humbaba.
(d) They have returned to the forest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Gilgamesh and Enkidu do when Ishtar calls the gods to battle against them?

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

3. Why does Gilgamesh believe he is invincible?

4. How does Enlil feel about Shamash's pity for mankind?

5. What does Gilgamesh know about Harim?

(see the answer key)

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