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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As he nears the Temple of Ishtar, what happens beside him?
(a) A double-sided axe slices by and buries itself in the pavement .
(b) Ishtar joins him on his walk.
(c) The earth collapses.
(d) Endiku appears.

3. What must Gilgamesh do for Ishtar?
(a) Kill another monster.
(b) Visit the underworld.
(c) Marry her.
(d) Kill Enkidu.

4. What does Ninsun do at the temple?
(a) She prays to the god Shamash.
(b) She prays to the god Anu.
(c) She prays to the god Aruru.
(d) She prays to the god Ishtar.

5. Why has Gilgamesh come to seek his ancestor?
(a) So he can build a friendship with him.
(b) So he can meet his family.
(c) So he can become immortal.
(d) So he can tell Gilgamesh where Enkidu is and whether of not Gilgamesh must die.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sabitu do after he thanks her?

2. The people over which Gilgamesh rules as king possess what?

3. What do the elders request of Enkidu?

4. What does Gilgamesh do when he has a disturbing dream?

5. Does Enkidu agree to take part in this adventure?

(see the answer key)

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