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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. When Utnapishtim was mortal, what job did he have?,

2. What request is Gilgamesh unable to do?

3. How has Gilgamesh made travel in the boat impossible?

4. What does Utnapishtim agree to do?

5. What does this plant do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long does the storm last? What happens when the water begins to recede?

2. What does Utnapishtim begin?

3. How does Gilgamesh arrive at the short of the Bitter River?

4. How does Gilgamesh respond to this dream? What happens to Enkidu?

5. What happens when Gilgamesh reaches the Mountains of Mashu?

6. Why is the crow sent out? Why does it not return?

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

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

9. How does Gilgamesh lose the magic weed?

10. What happens because of Gilgamesh's impatience?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At every point of his journey, Gilgamesh is warned of the dangers.

Part 1) How is he warned? Why is he warned?

Part 2) Gilgamesh is not only warned but urged to act a certain way. How is he urged to behave? Why?

Part 3) What is the purpose for this urging? How might it affect those hearing or reading the story in this society?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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