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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Anu agree to Ishtar's request?
(a) Yes, at first.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Not initially.

2. What is the young priestess's worry?
(a) Enkidu will betray her.
(b) Enkidu will be treated no better than a captive animal.
(c) Enkidu will be treated like a King.
(d) Enkidu will become violent in town.

3. As he nears the Temple of Ishtar, what happens beside him?
(a) Ishtar joins him on his walk.
(b) The earth collapses.
(c) A double-sided axe slices by and buries itself in the pavement .
(d) Endiku appears.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gilgamesh pour meal on the earth?

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

3. How does the man respond to the girl?

4. What does Gilgamesh know about Harim?

5. What is this dream, according to Gilgamesh's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Enkidu react to the young priestess?

2. How do the citizens, Enkidu, and Gilgamesh fight the bull?

3. What is the relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

4. How does Enlil react to Shamash's pity for mankind?

5. How does Gilgamesh react to his mother's warning?

6. Describe Gilgamesh's world.

7. How does Ishtar react to the battle between Humbaba and the two friends?

8. Why is there a wall surrounding Uruk?

9. How does the King plan to rid Uruk of Enkidu?

10. What do the hunter and his father find in Uruk?

(see the answer keys)

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