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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Enkidu do to the tall cedar gate, the hunters, and Harim?
(a) He curses them.
(b) He misses them.
(c) He wonders what has happened to them.
(d) He thanks them.

2. Why does Gilgamesh lift a stone and throw it down onto the boat?
(a) He hopes to wake the boatman.
(b) He is afraid of the boatman.
(c) He is unable to control his impatient anger.
(d) He does not know what to do.

3. What happens when Enkidu hurries to the Temple of Ishtar to look for Harim?
(a) He finds the courtyard empty and the gates locked.
(b) He finds her with another man.
(c) He finds her crying.
(d) He finds her praying to Ishtar.

4. Why does Gilgamesh immediately repent?
(a) He hears the voice of Shamash.
(b) He feels instant remorse.
(c) He hears his ancestor's name.
(d) He fears Ishtar's wrath.

5. What does Utnapishtim think about Gilgamesh's appearance?
(a) He is upset by it.
(b) He is surprised by it.
(c) He is angered by it.
(d) He is disgusted by it.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his dream, what is Gilgamesh doing?

2. At first, how does the wine maiden Sabitu feel about Gilgamesh?

3. Seeing his bravery and his skill in battle, with whom does Ishtar fall in love?

4. What is the young priestess's worry?

5. What does Shamash advise Gilgamesh to do?

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