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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. Watching the battle between Humbaba and the two friends, what happens to the goddess Ishtar?

2. How does the man respond to the girl?

3. How does Enlil feel about Shamash's pity for mankind?

4. At the Temple of Ishtar, the citizens of Uruk will finally do what?

5. What does Gilgamesh do to the beast?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the hunter? What does he do in reaction to this?

2. What happens when Enkidu begins to overcome Gilgamesh?

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

4. How does Ishtar threaten Gilgamesh?

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

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

7. What is the relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

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

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

10. What happens when Harim leads Enkidu into Uruk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Gilgamesh and Enkidu are capable of beastial and compassionate behavior.

Part 1) Describe how they are both capable of beastial and compassionate behavior?

Part 2) How are they capable of such contrasting behaviors? What does this reveal about the characters?

Part 3) How does this behavior bring the two characters closer together, as well as engage the audience in this story?

Part 4) How does this behavior reflect human behavior?

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

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.

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