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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 bird is sent out and does not return?
(a) A dove.
(b) A crow.
(c) A swallow.
(d) A crane.

2. What does Utnapishtim think about Gilgamesh's response?
(a) He is displeased.
(b) He is surprised.
(c) He is pleased.
(d) He is saddened.

3. What does Urshanabi feel for Gilgamesh?
(a) Anger.
(b) Pity.
(c) Annoyance.
(d) Irritation.

4. Immediately following the slaying of the creature, what happens to Enkidu?
(a) He leaves Uruk.
(b) He dies.
(c) He becomes fearful of the gods.
(d) He begins having dreams full of ominous portents.

5. What does Sabitu do after he thanks her?
(a) She points him toward the Bitter River.
(b) She shoves him out the door.
(c) She laughs at him.
(d) She ignores him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh smash?

2. Where do the two decide to rest and sleep?

3. Why has Gilgamesh come to seek his ancestor?

4. What is Gilgamesh's explanation?

5. Is man meant to be immortal?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Gilgamesh tells his story, how does Utnapishtim respond?

2. How does Utnapishtim's wife describe Gilgamesh?

3. How does Utnapishtim respond to Gilgamesh's quest?

4. How long does the storm last? What happens when the water begins to recede?

5. What option does Urshanabi offer Gilgamesh?

6. What does Gilgamesh do when he realizes his quest is hopeless? How does Utnapishtim respond?

7. How does Sabitu react after Gilgamesh tells his story?

8. What does Sabitu explain to Gilgamesh that he will find on the shore?

9. How does Gilgamesh lose the magic weed?

10. What does Utnapishtim agree to tell Gilgamesh?

(see the answer keys)

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