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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. After Gilgamesh tells his story, how does Utnapishtim answer?

2. What does Utnapishtim think about Gilgamesh's response?

3. How long does the storm last?

4. How many straight poles must Gilgamesh cut down?

5. Why does Gilgamesh immediately repent?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh do when he realizes his quest is hopeless? How does Utnapishtim respond?

2. What does Utnapishtim agree to tell Gilgamesh?

3. How does the wine maiden, Sabitu, react to Gilgamesh's appearance?

4. What does Enkidu curse?

5. What happens after the slaying of the Bull of Heaven?

6. What does Ea give Utnapishtim? Why?

7. What option does Urshanabi offer Gilgamesh?

8. How does Utnapishtim respond to Gilgamesh's quest?

9. What does the boatman say to Gilgamesh, regarding his quest?

10. How does Utnapishtim's wife describe Gilgamesh?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chapter 9 begins the second episode of the epic of Gilgamesh.

Part 1) Describe this second episode. What is the purpose of this episode?

Part 2) How does this second episode reveal more of Gilgamesh's character?

Part 3) How is your opinion of Gilgamesh changed during this episode?

Essay Topic 2

The gods create Enkidu to kill Gilgamesh.

Part 1) Why do they want Enkidu to kill Gilgamesh? Could Gilgamesh be controlled without killing him? Why or why not?

Part 2) Is Enkidu able to follow the directions of the elders? Why or why not?

Part 3) What is ironic about the fact that Enkidu was created to kill Gilgamesh?

Essay Topic 3

There are many similarities and differences between Gilgamesh and Enkidu.

Part 1) How are they similar? How are they different?

Part 2) To what do these similarities and differences lead?

Part 3) How does this relationship guide the plot of the story?

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