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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What request is Gilgamesh unable to do?
(a) Chop down enough straight poles.
(b) Keep from becoming angry.
(c) Find Enkidu.
(d) Stay awake for seven days and nights.

2. Finally, what do the city elders attempt to do?
(a) Intervene.
(b) Prepare the King for his departure.
(c) Find a new King.
(d) Ignore the two men.

3. How does the scorpion man's wife reply?
(a) This is Gilgamesh, our King.
(b) Allow the stranger to stay.
(c) The stranger is two-thirds god and one-third man.
(d) Do not kill the stranger. Let him speak.

4. What does Sabitu say about what the King attempts?
(a) It is impossible.
(b) It is encouraging.
(c) It is surprising.
(d) It is very brave.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh do when he has a disturbing dream?

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

3. Looking up at the towering peaks, what does Gilgamesh wonder?

4. What eclipses even the entry of the wild man?

5. In three days, what have Gilgamesh and Enkidu done?

(see the answer key)

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