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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the name of the city Gilgamesh builds?
(a) Urukali
(b) Ruku
(c) Ukur
(d) Uruk
2. With whom does Enkidu live?
(a) A pack of wolves
(b) A group of shepherds
(c) The gods
(d) The woman
3. How many days does the journey to the Cedar Forest take?
(a) Six months
(b) One month
(c) Six days
(d) One week
4. In Gilgamesh's second dream what does he see?
(a) An angel
(b) An axe
(c) A lion
(d) A burning bush
5. How many days would it take a mortal man to travel as far as Gilgamesh and Enkidu cover in fifty double hours?
(a) A month and fifteen days
(b) A week
(c) Twelve days
(d) Three weeks
Short Answer Questions
1. What other people try to discourage Gilgamesh from undertaking his voyage to engage Humbaba?
2. Who does Gilgamesh's mother pray to for protection for her son?
3. What is a recension?
4. Gilgamesh asks Shamash to give Enkidu what?
5. Where is Enkidu raised?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why must Gilgamesh confront the demon as soon as they arrive at the cedar forest?
2. Describe the items Isthar promises Gilgamesh if he will become her husband.
3. How does Enkidu describe the gate to the cedar forest?
4. When Enkidu tells Gilgamesh about Humbaba the demon is he trying to warn Gilgamesh? Why does Gilgamesh not listen?
5. Who does Gilgamesh command to mourn for Enkidu? How long does Gilgamesh mourn?
6. How does the relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu continue to grow on their journey?
7. Describe Enkidu's relationship with the shepherds.
8. Enkidu is even more afraid when his hand becomes paralyzed after touching the forest gate. Describe the speech Gilgamesh makes to his friend to encourage him.
9. Why is it significant that Gilgamesh cannot stay awake to pass the test Utnapishtim sets before him?
10. Why do the people of Uruk celebrate the axe in Gilgamesh's dream?
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