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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his dream, what is Gilgamesh doing?
(a) Eating dinner.
(b) Walking through the streets of Uruk.
(c) Speaking to his people.
(d) Walking through the forest.

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

3. What eclipses even the entry of the wild man?
(a) An attack by a neighboring city.
(b) An important event taking place in the city.
(c) A day of celebration.
(d) The sun.

4. What does the scorpion-man describe to Gilgamesh?
(a) The terain of the surrounding land.
(b) His ancestors.
(c) The path to take.
(d) The perils of passing through the caverns.

5. Why does the young priestess do this?
(a) In order that he might meet Ishtar.
(b) In order that Ishtar find favor in him.
(c) In order to be away from him.
(d) In order that she might adorn herself for the upcoming ceremony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sabitu do after exiting her house?

2. What does Gilgamesh do for many days and nights?

3. Why does Gilgamesh believe he is invincible?

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

5. With the return of the two heroes, what happens in Uruk?

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