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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. Why does she feel this way about Gilgamesh?
(a) He has wild and unkempt looks.
(b) He came upon her very quietly.
(c) He has disturbed her peace.
(d) He is very handsome.

2. Why does Gilgamesh lament to Utnapishtim?
(a) He realizes that his quest will be much longer than expected.
(b) He realizes that his quest is, indeed, hopeless.
(c) He realizes that Utnapishtim wants nothing to do with him.
(d) He realizes he can become immortal.

3. What does Sabitu ask Gilgamesh about his appearance?
(a) Why he is dressed in animal skins and why his skin appears as if it is badly burnt.
(b) Why is seems so tired.
(c) Why is is so dirty.
(d) Why he is still so handsome after his travels.

4. What do most of the gods want?
(a) Gilgamesh to protect Enkidu.
(b) Ishtar to exile both Enkidu and Gilgamesh.
(c) Enkidu to be killed.
(d) Ishtar to leave Enkidu alone.

5. What happens as Gilgamesh bathes?
(a) The magic plant falls back in the water.
(b) The magic plant shrivels and dies.
(c) The magic plant is eaten by the animals.
(d) The magic plant is quickly absconded with by a snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Utnapishtim think about Gilgamesh's response?

2. How does the scorpion man's wife reply?

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

4. Through the trees, what does Gilgamesh see?

5. Why does the dove that is released return?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the King do when he sees Uruk?

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

4. What does Utnapishtim agree to tell Gilgamesh?

5. How does Utnapishtim's wife describe Gilgamesh?

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

7. How does the wine maiden, Sabitu, react to Gilgamesh's appearance?

8. What does Utnapishtim begin?

9. What does the boatman say to Gilgamesh, regarding his quest?

10. What does Utnapishtim tell Gilgamesh that would allow him to return to Uruk honorably?

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