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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 Gilgamesh's explanation?
(a) He tells her a part of the story.
(b) He tells the story of Enkidu's death and his terrible journey.
(c) He lies about his travels.
(d) He tells her nothing.

2. For how long does Enkidu sleep?
(a) Thirtten days.
(b) Fourteen days.
(c) Twelve days.
(d) Fifteen days.

3. Of what does Sabitu remind the King?
(a) The deadly Bitter River.
(b) The earthquakes.
(c) The Mashu Mountains.
(d) The floods.

4. What does Sabitu ask the King?
(a) What he seeks.
(b) Why he seeks his ancestor.
(c) If she may join him on his journey.
(d) Why he does not go home.

5. What does the god Shamash do to the sleeping Enkidu?
(a) He praises him.
(b) He protects him.
(c) He kills him.
(d) He scolds him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many straight poles must Gilgamesh cut down?

2. What does Utnapishtim begin at the beginning of this chapter?

3. What does Sabitu say about what the King attempts?

4. Why does Gilgamesh lament to Utnapishtim?

5. Of what does Chapter Nine mark the beginning?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Gilgamesh respond to this dream? What happens to Enkidu?

3. What happens when Gilgamesh reaches the Mountains of Mashu?

4. Of what does Sabitu remind Gilgamesh?

5. Why is the crow sent out? Why does it not return?

6. What does Utnapishtim agree to tell Gilgamesh?

7. What does Ea give Utnapishtim? Why?

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

9. What must Gilgamesh do to reach Utnapishtim?

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

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