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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh do to the beast?
(a) He throws a spear straight into its throat.
(b) He chops off its head.
(c) He breaks its wings.
(d) He forgives it.

2. By whom is Gilgamesh welcomed?
(a) Anu.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) Ishtar.

3. Who does Ishtar gather together?
(a) Enkidu and Gilgamesh.
(b) The citizens of Uruk.
(c) The royal family.
(d) All the gods from all parts of heaven.

4. What should Gilgamesh not do?
(a) Walk the streets or approach the Temple of Ishtar.
(b) Leave his home.
(c) Be near Endiku.
(d) Speak to Ishtar.

5. What does Ishtar do after watching the two victors for a time as they bathe and rest?
(a) She admires them.
(b) She leaves them alone.
(c) She approaches Gilgamesh and threatens great punishment.
(d) She approaches Enkidu and threatens great punishment.

6. When Harim enters the forest, by what is she charmed?
(a) The peace and quiet.
(b) Enkidu.
(c) The animals and leaves and broken sunlight of the forest.
(d) The smells of nature.

7. In three days, what have Gilgamesh and Enkidu done?
(a) They have returned to the forest.
(b) They have completed the wall.
(c) They have reached the massive cedar gate that leads the way to Humbaba.
(d) They ahve enjoyed days of festivities.

8. What is the adventure the King proposes?
(a) Killing the monster Humbaba.
(b) Traveling to the underworld.
(c) A trip around the world.
(d) Dragon hunting.

9. Why does Gilgamesh pour meal on the earth?
(a) To feed the birds.
(b) To appease the gods.
(c) To protect their feet as they walk.
(d) To grow crops.

10. How does the young girl feel when she sees the man?
(a) She is terrified.
(b) She is unsure.
(c) She is irritated.
(d) She is excited.

11. How does the man respond to the girl?
(a) He gives her a confused stare.
(b) He says hello in return.
(c) He waves to her.
(d) He leaves.

12. How does Ishtar feel about the elders' plan?
(a) She agrees with it at first.
(b) She is unsure about it.
(c) She disagrees with it.
(d) She agrees with it.

13. According to Ishtar's wishes, what does the creature do?
(a) It cuts a swathe of death and destruction through the streets of Uruk.
(b) It blocks the sun from reaching the earth.
(c) It floods the river.
(d) It chases after Gilgamesh.

14. How does the wild man find himself when sitting beside the young priestess?
(a) Sad.
(b) Worried.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Utterly content.

15. How does Gilgamesh react to his mother's warning?
(a) He becomes angry.
(b) He grows nervous.
(c) He cries.
(d) He laughs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do singers do?

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

3. Why does the young priestess do this?

4. Does Enkidu agree to take part in this adventure?

5. How does the story of Gilgamesh begin?

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