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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh do to the beast?
(a) He forgives it.
(b) He throws a spear straight into its throat.
(c) He breaks its wings.
(d) He chops off its head.

2. Why does Gilgamesh pour meal on the earth?
(a) To grow crops.
(b) To protect their feet as they walk.
(c) To appease the gods.
(d) To feed the birds.

3. Of what does Sabitu remind the King?
(a) The Mashu Mountains.
(b) The deadly Bitter River.
(c) The earthquakes.
(d) The floods.

4. Does Gilgamesh agree to this?
(a) No.
(b) At first.
(c) Yes.
(d) Maybe.

5. What does one of the scorpion-men do upon seeing Gilgamesh?
(a) He asks his identity.
(b) He attempts to kill him.
(c) He bows down to his King.
(d) He tells him to turn around and go home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ninsun do at the temple?

2. How does the story of Gilgamesh begin?

3. Of what does Chapter Nine mark the beginning?

4. How does the man respond to the girl?

5. What does Ninsun possess?

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