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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. How does Ishtar feel about the elders' plan?
(a) She agrees with it.
(b) She agrees with it at first.
(c) She disagrees with it.
(d) She is unsure about it.

2. How does the man respond to the girl?
(a) He waves to her.
(b) He gives her a confused stare.
(c) He leaves.
(d) He says hello in return.

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

4. What does Enkidu refuse to do?
(a) Forgive Gilgamesh.
(b) Give Gilgamesh to the citizens.
(c) Allow Gilgamesh to leave.
(d) Slay Gilgamesh, who is such a worthy opponent.

5. Why is Enkidu enchanted by the young girl?
(a) She reminds him of a gazelle.
(b) She is the first woman he has ever seen.
(c) She is the first human he has ever seen.
(d) She is very beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Finally, what do the city elders attempt to do?

4. How does the story of Gilgamesh begin?

5. What does Ninsun do at the temple?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Enkidu begins to overcome Gilgamesh?

2. What takes place when Enkidu comes upon the King?

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

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

5. What takes place in Gilgamesh's dream?

6. Why does Ishtar gather together all the gods?

7. Why does Gilgamesh go to his mother for advice?

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

9. How does the King respond when the elders try to intervene?

10. Describe Gilgamesh's world.

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