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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. As he nears the Temple of Ishtar, what happens beside him?

2. After Harim and Enkidu proceed to the temple, what does the young priestess do?

3. Who does Ishtar gather together?

4. With the return of the two heroes, what happens in Uruk?

5. What must Gilgamesh do for Ishtar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place in Gilgamesh's dream?

2. What does Ninsun say about this dream?

3. What is the relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

4. What happens when Harim leads Enkidu into Uruk?

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

6. What eclipses Enkidu entrance into the city?

7. How does Enlil react to Shamash's pity for mankind?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Enkidu agrees to do as the elders request, regarding Gilgamesh.

Part 1) What do they request? Why do they request this?

Part 2) Why does Enkidu agree to this request? What does this reveal about his character?

Part 3) How is this decision by Enkidu significant to the characters and the plot?

Part 4) What message does Enkidu's decision send to the reader?

Essay Topic 3

Two aspects of the twelfth chapter of Gilgamesh stands out.

Part 1) Describe this chapter. Why does it stand out?

Part 2) What is the purpose for this chapter?

Part 3) What message does this chapter send to the reader?

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