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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. To what is this man compared?

2. Where does the anticipated battle between the King and the savage take place?

3. Why is Enkidu enchanted by the young girl?

4. Does Gilgamesh agree to this?

5. How does the story of Gilgamesh begin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is there a wall surrounding Uruk?

3. What adventure does the King propose? What is Enkidu's reaction?

4. What eclipses Enkidu entrance into the city?

5. How does this wall affect the people of Uruk?

6. What happens when Enkidu begins to overcome Gilgamesh?

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

8. How does Ishtar react to the battle between Humbaba and the two friends?

9. What takes place when Enkidu comes upon the King?

10. How does Ishtar threaten her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The story of Gilgamesh begins with an account of the geography of his world.

Part 1) Describe Gilgamesh's world. What is the purpose of this description? How can the reader relate to this world?

Part 2) How does this world enhance the story of Gilgamesh?

Part 3) How does this world influence what takes place in this story?

Essay Topic 3

Immortality must be given by the gods.

Part 1) How do you know this? Why must it be given by the gods?

Part 2) What does this mean for Gilgamesh? Does he have a chance at immortality? Why or why not?

Part 3) What does this revelation mean for the people of the society from which this story comes?

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