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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The people over which Gilgamesh rules as king possess what?
(a) Many possessions.
(b) Only one god.
(c) Magical powers.
(d) A vast pantheon of gods.

2. What should Gilgamesh not do?
(a) Speak to Ishtar.
(b) Walk the streets or approach the Temple of Ishtar.
(c) Be near Endiku.
(d) Leave his home.

3. How do the citizens feel about Enkido's behavior?
(a) Angry.
(b) Excited.
(c) Appalled.
(d) Worried.

4. How does the wild man find himself when sitting beside the young priestess?
(a) Sad.
(b) Utterly content.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Worried.

5. Why do the hunter and his father head to the city?
(a) To find a god to help them.
(b) To report the matter to the King.
(c) To find someone to kill Enkidu.
(d) To complain about Gilgamesh's behavior.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Urshanabi feel for Gilgamesh?

3. What does Utnapishtim think about Gilgamesh's appearance?

4. What prevents Gilgamesh from doing any further damage?

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

(see the answer key)

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