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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) An evil portent.
(d) Just a dream.

2. Who robs a young hunter's traps?
(a) Enkidu.
(b) Anu.
(c) Ishtar.
(d) Aruru.

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

4. What do Gilgamesh and Enkidu do when Ishtar calls the gods to battle against them?
(a) They plead with her to leave them alone.
(b) They plan to meet with the other gods.
(c) They ignore her and set off for Uruk.
(d) They laugh at her.

5. How does the young girl feel when she sees the man?
(a) She is unsure.
(b) She is irritated.
(c) She is excited.
(d) She is terrified.

Short Answer Questions

1. Watching the battle between Humbaba and the two friends, what happens to the goddess Ishtar?

2. Why do the hunter and his father head to the city?

3. What do scribes do?

4. Why is Enkidu enchanted by the young girl?

5. Why do the elders suggest that a man be created?

(see the answer key)

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