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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Utnapishtim think about Gilgamesh's response?
(a) He is displeased.
(b) He is surprised.
(c) He is pleased.
(d) He is saddened.

2. What does Sabitu ask Gilgamesh about his appearance?
(a) Why he is still so handsome after his travels.
(b) Why he is dressed in animal skins and why his skin appears as if it is badly burnt.
(c) Why is is so dirty.
(d) Why is seems so tired.

3. How does Gilgamesh arrive at the shore of the Bitter River?
(a) Without incident.
(b) With many incidents.
(c) Excited.
(d) Disappointed.

4. What does Utnapishtim agree to do?
(a) Tell Gilgamesh the story of how he became immortal.
(b) Be kind to Gilgamesh.
(c) Help Gilgamesh get home.
(d) Not punish the boatman.

5. Why is Enkidu enchanted by the young girl?
(a) She is very beautiful.
(b) She is the first human he has ever seen.
(c) She is the first woman he has ever seen.
(d) She reminds him of a gazelle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Immediately following the slaying of the creature, what happens to Enkidu?

3. What does Urshanabi feel for Gilgamesh?

4. What is a city of fine houses, magnificent temples, marketplaces, and groves of trees?

5. What is Gilgamesh's explanation?

(see the answer key)

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