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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The slightest touch of what waters causes immediate death?
(a) The Bitter River.
(b) The Euphrates River.
(c) The Swift River.
(d) The Tiber River.

3. What is this dream, according to Gilgamesh's mother?
(a) Caused by the large meal he had the night before.
(b) An evil portent.
(c) A sign of what good is to come.
(d) Just a dream.

4. What happens at that moment?
(a) He awakes.
(b) He dies.
(c) He falls asleep.
(d) He calls for his mother.

5. What ensues between these two men?
(a) A tremendous confrontation.
(b) A conversation.
(c) A minor disagreement.
(d) A wrestling match.

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

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

8. Why does Gilgamesh believe he is invincible?
(a) He is very smart.
(b) He is very strong.
(c) He is two parts god and only one part man.
(d) He is a god.

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

10. Does Gilgamesh agree to this?
(a) Yes.
(b) At first.
(c) No.
(d) Maybe.

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

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

13. What does Enkidu resolve to do?
(a) Leave Gilgamesh and his new life.
(b) Meet with the gods.
(c) Stop Gilgamesh.
(d) Accompany his friend and to make the needed sacrifice.

14. What does Gilgamesh know about Harim?
(a) Her loyalties are with Ishtar.
(b) She is in love with Ekidu.
(c) Her charms will prevail over Enkidu with far more facility than force.
(d) She is Anu's servant.

15. Why do the hunter and his father head to the city?
(a) To find someone to kill Enkidu.
(b) To report the matter to the King.
(c) To find a god to help them.
(d) To complain about Gilgamesh's behavior.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What should Gilgamesh not do?

3. For how long do the two companions grapple with the beast?

4. Why is Enkidu enchanted by the young girl?

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

(see the answer keys)

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