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

2. What is done with the entrails?
(a) They are destroyed.
(b) They are eaten by Gilgamesh and Enkidu.
(c) They are divided among the city's tradesmen.
(d) They are burnt as an offering to the god Shamash.

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

4. Who does Ishtar gather together?
(a) The citizens of Uruk.
(b) Enkidu and Gilgamesh.
(c) The royal family.
(d) All the gods from all parts of heaven.

5. Where does the anticipated battle between the King and the savage take place?
(a) At the gate into the city.
(b) At the temple.
(c) In the forest.
(d) At the King's palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the elders suggest that a man be created?

2. Why does Gilgamesh believe he is invincible?

3. What does Ninsun do at the temple?

4. How does the man respond to the girl?

5. When Harim enters the forest, by what is she charmed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the hunter? What does he do in reaction to this?

2. What happens when Enkidu begins to overcome Gilgamesh?

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

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

5. Of what does Gilgamesh remind Ishtar? How does she react?

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

7. Why does Ishtar gather together all the gods?

8. Why is there a wall surrounding Uruk?

9. What does Ninsun say about this dream?

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

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