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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 Utnapishtim begin at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) The story of how he gained his immortality.
(b) The story of how he met Gilgamesh's mother.
(c) The story of how he came to live by the Bitter River.
(d) The story of how he became friends with the gods.

2. What is a city of fine houses, magnificent temples, marketplaces, and groves of trees?
(a) Uruk.
(b) Emar.
(c) Larsa.
(d) Babylon.

3. Why does she feel this way about Gilgamesh?
(a) He is very handsome.
(b) He came upon her very quietly.
(c) He has wild and unkempt looks.
(d) He has disturbed her peace.

4. Does Enkidu agree to take part in this adventure?
(a) Maybe.
(b) Yes.
(c) At first.
(d) No.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does this plant do?

2. Once Gilgamesh reaches the entrance, what emerges?

3. What do most of the gods want?

4. Unable to revive his friend, what does Gilgamesh do?

5. What is the greatest danger to this city?

(see the answer key)

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