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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what do Gilgamesh and Enkidu take part?
(a) A dance.
(b) A festival.
(c) A feast.
(d) Various contests and feats of strength.

2. Who is responsible for molding humans from inanimate clay?
(a) The elders.
(b) Anu.
(c) Ishtar.
(d) Aruru.

3. How does Enlil feel about Shamash's pity for mankind?
(a) He understands it.
(b) He is enraged by it.
(c) He is saddened by it.
(d) He is confused by it.

4. For how long do the two companions grapple with the beast?
(a) One hour.
(b) Thirty minutes.
(c) A few moments.
(d) Hours.

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

6. Of what does Gilgamesh remind her?
(a) Every lover she has ever taken has been destroyed.
(b) He loves Enkidu.
(c) He cannot enter the underworld.
(d) There are no more monsters to be killed.

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

8. What does the girl do when she looks beyond the savagery of this man's appearance to the gentleness of his nature?
(a) She leaves the forest.
(b) She goes to Enkidu.
(c) She smiles at him.
(d) She says hello.

9. Does Enkidu agree to take part in this adventure?
(a) No.
(b) At first.
(c) Yes.
(d) Maybe.

10. What does Ninsun ask her son to do?
(a) Describe the dream.
(b) Relax.
(c) Look for Enkidu.
(d) Leave her alone.

11. In his dream, what is Gilgamesh doing?
(a) Eating dinner.
(b) Walking through the forest.
(c) Walking through the streets of Uruk.
(d) Speaking to his people.

12. What do Gilgamesh and Enkidu do when Ishtar calls the gods to battle against them?
(a) They ignore her and set off for Uruk.
(b) They plead with her to leave them alone.
(c) They laugh at her.
(d) They plan to meet with the other gods.

13. Upon their arrival, what do they find the citizens doing?
(a) Building the wall around the city.
(b) Complaining to the King about Ekidu's behavior.
(c) Already passing among themselves excited stories about Enkidu.
(d) Going about their usual business.

14. At the Temple of Ishtar, the citizens of Uruk will finally do what?
(a) Pray to Ishtar.
(b) Destroy the temple.
(c) Ask Ishtar for guidance.
(d) Choose a bride for their king, Gilgamesh.

15. Over whom does Anu hesitate to take the side of the common people?
(a) The elders.
(b) The King.
(c) The other gods.
(d) Ishtar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the double-edged axe symbolize?

2. What does Gilgamesh know about Harim?

3. Finally, what do the city elders attempt to do?

4. What does Enkidu, along with three hundred armed warriors, do?

5. How does the man respond to the girl?

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