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

2. What should Gilgamesh not do?
(a) Leave his home.
(b) Be near Endiku.
(c) Walk the streets or approach the Temple of Ishtar.
(d) Speak to Ishtar.

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

4. For how long do the two companions grapple with the beast?
(a) One hour.
(b) Thirty minutes.
(c) Hours.
(d) A few moments.

5. According to Ishtar's wishes, what does the creature do?
(a) It blocks the sun from reaching the earth.
(b) It cuts a swathe of death and destruction through the streets of Uruk.
(c) It chases after Gilgamesh.
(d) It floods the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ishtar feel about the elders' plan?

2. With the mothers robbed of their sons and the young girls of their lovers, what do the city elders decide to do?

3. What does Gilgamesh know about Harim?

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

5. Does Anu agree to Ishtar's request?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

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

5. Why does Ishtar gather together all the gods?

6. Describe Gilgamesh's world.

7. How are the heroes greeted by the citizens of Uruk?

8. What happens when Enkidu begins to overcome Gilgamesh?

9. How does Ishtar threaten Gilgamesh?

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

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