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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ishtar gather together?
(a) The royal family.
(b) All the gods from all parts of heaven.
(c) Enkidu and Gilgamesh.
(d) The citizens of Uruk.

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

3. At the Temple of Ishtar, the citizens of Uruk will finally do what?
(a) Destroy the temple.
(b) Ask Ishtar for guidance.
(c) Choose a bride for their king, Gilgamesh.
(d) Pray to Ishtar.

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

5. Why do the elders suggest that a man be created?
(a) To scare Gilgamesh.
(b) To destroy Gilgamesh.
(c) To be Gilgamesh's companion.
(d) To be Gilgamesh's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Anu agree to Ishtar's request?

2. What does the boatman tell Gilgamesh?

3. What does Gilgamesh reason?

4. How does the man respond to the girl?

5. What does the girl do when she looks beyond the savagery of this man's appearance to the gentleness of his nature?

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