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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Into what does Enkidu eventually force Gilgamesh?

2. What is the young priestess's worry?

3. Seeing his bravery and his skill in battle, with whom does Ishtar fall in love?

4. How does the story of Gilgamesh begin?

5. What does Gilgamesh do to the beast?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Enkidu react to the young priestess?

2. How does the King plan to rid Uruk of Enkidu?

3. What does Ninsun say about this dream?

4. Who are the main gods Gilgamesh's people possess?

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

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

7. Why is there a wall surrounding Uruk?

8. Why does Ishtar gather together all the gods?

9. Of what does Gilgamesh remind Ishtar? How does she react?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gilgamesh is the main character in the story.

Part 1) Describe Gilgamesh. How do you know he is the main character?

Part 2) How do you know he is a catalyst?

Part 3) How does the creation of Enkidu help the reader gain more knowledge about Gilgamesh?

Essay Topic 2

Gilgamesh is adamant about finding Enkidu.

Part 1) Why is he so adamant?

Part 2) What does this strong desire to find Enkidu reveal about Gilgamesh's character?

Part 3) Why does he give up his life to be with Enkidu? Would you give your life up for someone else? Why or why not?

Part 4) Should Gilgamesh have chosen to die? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The goddess Ishtar is initially enraged by the battle between Humbaba and the two men.

Part 1) Why is she enraged by the battle? How is her opinion changed?

Part 2) How does this change in her attitude reflect her personality?

Part 3) How does this change in her behavior affect the two men and the plot? How might the story have been different if her attitude regarding Gilgamesh had not changed?

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