2. When the water recedes on what is Utnapishtim's construction caught?
(a) A deep sea crater.
(b) A cliff.
(c) The top of a mountain.
(d) A volcano.

3. What happens as Gilgamesh bathes?
(a) The magic plant falls back in the water.
(b) The magic plant shrivels and dies.
(c) The magic plant is quickly absconded with by a snake.
(d) The magic plant is eaten by the animals.

4. What does Gilgamesh spot?
(a) The boat that is to carry him across.
(b) The cliff off which he must jump.
(c) The mountain he must climb.
(d) The island with the man in a hammock.

5. What is the difficulty in getting the plant?
(a) Getting it before an earthquake hits.
(b) Getting it before nightfall.
(c) Getting it before the waters of the river kill him.
(d) Getting it before other animals get it.

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

7. What does the scorpion-man urge Gilgamesh to do?
(a) Continue his quest.
(b) Give up his quest.
(c) Bring him with him.
(d) Leave him be.

8. What happens to Enkidu?
(a) He becomes angry with Gilgamesh.
(b) He marries Ishtar.
(c) He contracts a fever and his dreams grow more intense.
(d) He is poisoned.

9. Who blesses Utnapishtim and his wife, making them immortal?
(a) Ishtar.
(b) Enlil.
(c) Aruru.
(d) Anu.

10. Why does Gilgamesh immediately repent?
(a) He fears Ishtar's wrath.
(b) He hears his ancestor's name.
(c) He feels instant remorse.
(d) He hears the voice of Shamash.

11. How long does Gilgamesh wait for Urshanabi to arrive?
(a) Twenty-four days and nights.
(b) Four days and nights.
(c) Ten days and nights.
(d) Untold days and nights.

12. Utnapishtim does as he has been told by Ea while the other citizens of Shuruppak do what?
(a) Prepare for the flood.
(b) Build an ark.
(c) Taunt him.
(d) Go about their daily business.

13. How long does the storm last?
(a) For one hundred days and nights.
(b) For six days and nights.
(c) For ten days and nights.
(d) For forty days and nights.

14. Why does she feel this way about Gilgamesh?
(a) He is very handsome.
(b) He came upon her very quietly.
(c) He has wild and unkempt looks.
(d) He has disturbed her peace.

15. Does Utnapishtim agree to aid Gilgamesh in his impossible mission?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) At first.
(d) Not necessarily.