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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. What does Ninsun possess?
(a) Wealth.
(b) A great deal of knowledge.
(c) The ability to soothe those who are distraught.
(d) The gifts of prophecy and the interpretation of dreams.

2. What happens as Harim leads Enkidu into Uruk?
(a) He is ignored.
(b) He is taunted.
(c) He is besieged by curious onlookers.
(d) He is captured.

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

4. To what is this man compared?
(a) An enemy.
(b) A brother.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) A father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Into what does Enkidu eventually force Gilgamesh?

2. Why do the hunter and his father head to the city?

3. How does King Gilgamesh surprise his people, regarding this person?

4. Where does the anticipated battle between the King and the savage take place?

5. How does Enlil feel about Shamash's pity for mankind?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Harim leads Enkidu into Uruk?

2. What does Ninsun say about this dream?

3. What takes place in Gilgamesh's dream?

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

5. Who are the main gods Gilgamesh's people possess?

6. How does Enkidu react to the young priestess?

7. How is Enkidu convinced to join the King on his adventure?

8. How does Ishtar threaten her father?

9. What adventure does the King propose? What is Enkidu's reaction?

10. What eclipses Enkidu entrance into the city?

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