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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. In three days, what have Gilgamesh and Enkidu done?

2. Why does Gilgamesh pour meal on the earth?

3. What does Enkido do when Gilgamesh attempts to enter?

4. Does Gilgamesh agree to this?

5. Into what does Enkidu eventually force Gilgamesh?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Enkidu begins to overcome Gilgamesh?

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

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

4. What does Ninsun say about this dream?

5. How does Enkidu react to the young priestess?

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

7. What is the relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gilgamesh's immortality is not meant to be.

Part 1) Why is it not meant to be? At what point in the story did you realize he would not gain immortality?

Part 2) How does his mortality affect those around him? How does he feel about his own mortality? Why does he feel this way?

Part 3) After reading this story, what are your thoughts on immortality? Does immortality make life better? Explain.

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

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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