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

2. Can Gilgamesh's request be answered?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Maybe.
(d) Someday.

3. Of what does Utnapishtim tell Gilgamesh?
(a) A magic flower that grows in a nearby field.
(b) A magic tree that grows on the banks of the Bitter River.
(c) A magic weed that grows at the bottom of the Bitter River.
(d) A magic bush that grows on a cliff.

4. What does Enkidu do when Gilgamesh gathers to him an arsenal of finely wrought weaponry and lays it before his Enkidu's feet?
(a) He agrees to take part in the adventure.
(b) He still turns away.
(c) He laughs at him.
(d) He becomes angry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Utnapishtim agree to do?

2. What is the result of the King's request to continue building the walls higher and higher?

3. What do scribes do?

4. How does the wife of Utnapishtim describe Gilgamesh?

5. Why does Gilgamesh believe he is invincible?

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