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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. What happens to Enkidu?

2. What does Gilgamesh spot?

3. What does Utnapishtim think about Gilgamesh's appearance?

4. How does the King respond?

5. What does Utnapishtim demand to know about the stranger?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens because of Gilgamesh's impatience?

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

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

4. What does the scorpion-man urge Gilgamesh to do? How does Gilgamesh respond?

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

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

7. What does Enkidu curse?

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

9. What does Ea give Utnapishtim? Why?

10. How does Chapter Nine begin?

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

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

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?

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