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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Does Enkidu agree to take part in this adventure?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) At first.
(d) Maybe.
2. How does Gilgamesh react to his mother's warning?
(a) He grows nervous.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He becomes angry.
(d) He cries.
3. What ensues between these two men?
(a) A wrestling match.
(b) A tremendous confrontation.
(c) A conversation.
(d) A minor disagreement.
4. In what do Gilgamesh and Enkidu take part?
(a) A festival.
(b) A feast.
(c) Various contests and feats of strength.
(d) A dance.
5. Who is responsible for molding humans from inanimate clay?
(a) Aruru.
(b) The elders.
(c) Anu.
(d) Ishtar.
6. What must Gilgamesh do for Ishtar?
(a) Kill another monster.
(b) Kill Enkidu.
(c) Marry her.
(d) Visit the underworld.
7. Why does the young priestess do this?
(a) In order that she might adorn herself for the upcoming ceremony.
(b) In order that he might meet Ishtar.
(c) In order to be away from him.
(d) In order that Ishtar find favor in him.
8. After Harim and Enkidu proceed to the temple, what does the young priestess do?
(a) She brings him into the temple.
(b) She sends him in alone.
(c) She leaves Enkidu at the gate.
(d) She speaks to Ishtar.
9. What does Enkidu, along with three hundred armed warriors, do?
(a) He protects the creature.
(b) He comes out to meet the beast.
(c) He chases the creature from the city.
(d) He begs for Gilgamesh's help in killing the beast.
10. What does Ninsun ask her son to do?
(a) Look for Enkidu.
(b) Relax.
(c) Leave her alone.
(d) Describe the dream.
11. With the return of the two heroes, what happens in Uruk?
(a) The gods arrive.
(b) An earthquake.
(c) A holiday is declared.
(d) Work on the wall continues.
12. With the mothers robbed of their sons and the young girls of their lovers, what do the city elders decide to do?
(a) Complain to the gods.
(b) Complain to the King.
(c) Complain to the other citizens.
(d) Complain to Anu.
13. What is the young priestess's worry?
(a) Enkidu will be treated no better than a captive animal.
(b) Enkidu will betray her.
(c) Enkidu will become violent in town.
(d) Enkidu will be treated like a King.
14. How do the citizens feel about Enkido's behavior?
(a) Appalled.
(b) Excited.
(c) Worried.
(d) Angry.
15. What does Ishtar do after watching the two victors for a time as they bathe and rest?
(a) She leaves them alone.
(b) She approaches Gilgamesh and threatens great punishment.
(c) She admires them.
(d) She approaches Enkidu and threatens great punishment.
Short Answer Questions
1. Does Gilgamesh agree to this?
2. As he nears the Temple of Ishtar, what happens beside him?
3. Why does Gilgamesh pour meal on the earth?
4. Why is Enkidu enchanted by the young girl?
5. What is a city of fine houses, magnificent temples, marketplaces, and groves of trees?
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