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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Harim enters the forest, by what is she charmed?
(a) Enkidu.
(b) The animals and leaves and broken sunlight of the forest.
(c) The peace and quiet.
(d) The smells of nature.

2. Unable to revive his friend, what does Gilgamesh do?
(a) He goes to the forest.
(b) He wanders aimlessly through the streets.
(c) He begs Shamash for help.
(d) He goes to his goddess-mother to question his own mortality.

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

4. What does the scorpion-man urge Gilgamesh to do?
(a) Leave him be.
(b) Continue his quest.
(c) Bring him with him.
(d) Give up his quest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the wild man find himself when sitting beside the young priestess?

2. How do the citizens feel about Enkido's behavior?

3. How does the goddess Ishtar feel about what has taken place?

4. What should Gilgamesh not do?

5. Why does she feel this way about Gilgamesh?

(see the answer key)

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