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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Through the trees, what does Gilgamesh see?
(a) The face of Ellil.
(b) The face of Ishtar.
(c) The face of Anu.
(d) The face of Shamash.

2. How is Gilgamesh treated by Utnapishtim?
(a) He is rebuked.
(b) He is ignored.
(c) He is humiliated.
(d) He is warmly welcomed.

3. What do singers do?
(a) They perform the King's favorite show.
(b) They make up songs about Enkidu.
(c) They make up songs about the adventure.
(d) They sing the King's favorite songs.

4. What happens after eleven days and nights of this leg of Gilgamesh's journey?
(a) He meets Enkidu.
(b) He is in complete darkness.
(c) He see a trace of light.
(d) He sees Anu.

5. What is Gilgamesh's explanation?
(a) He tells her nothing.
(b) He tells her a part of the story.
(c) He tells the story of Enkidu's death and his terrible journey.
(d) He lies about his travels.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many straight poles must Gilgamesh cut down?

2. Upon their arrival, what do they find the citizens doing?

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

4. Is man meant to be immortal?

5. What does Enkidu resolve to do?

(see the answer key)

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