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

2. Why does the young priestess do this?
(a) In order that she might adorn herself for the upcoming ceremony.
(b) In order that he might meet Ishtar.
(c) In order that Ishtar find favor in him.
(d) In order to be away from him.

3. What does Ishtar do after watching the two victors for a time as they bathe and rest?
(a) She approaches Enkidu and threatens great punishment.
(b) She admires them.
(c) She leaves them alone.
(d) She approaches Gilgamesh and threatens great punishment.

4. What is this dream, according to Gilgamesh's mother?
(a) A sign of what good is to come.
(b) Just a dream.
(c) An evil portent.
(d) Caused by the large meal he had the night before.

5. What does Enkido do when Gilgamesh attempts to enter?
(a) He ignores him.
(b) He allows him to enter.
(c) He blocks his path.
(d) He stabs him through with a sword.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Seeing his bravery and his skill in battle, with whom does Ishtar fall in love?

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

4. The people over which Gilgamesh rules as king possess what?

5. Does Anu agree to Ishtar's request?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Enkidu begins to overcome Gilgamesh?

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

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

4. How does this wall affect the people of Uruk?

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

6. What does Ninsun say about this dream?

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

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

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

10. What is the relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

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