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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. Who do the elders counsel Gilgamesh to let lead the way?
(a) The shepherds
(b) The animals
(c) The gods
(d) Enkidu

2. What university in Pennsylvania owns a large portion of the Gilgamesh tablets?
(a) University of Pennsylvania
(b) Penn State University
(c) University of Philadelphia
(d) Temple University

3. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to contemplate their course of action and interpret Gilgamesh's dreams?
(a) The forest
(b) The temple
(c) The plain
(d) The river

4. How many goblets of strong drink does Enkidu drink after the courtesan teaches him to drink properly?
(a) Seven
(b) Sixteen
(c) Two
(d) Ten

5. Which god is said to have her throne in the Cedar Forest?
(a) Shamash
(b) Ninsun
(c) Irnini
(d) Courtesan

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Enkidu and Gilgamesh defeat Humbaba?

2. What is the name of the city Gilgamesh builds?

3. How does Enkidu react to Gilgamesh's dreams?

4. Who reminds Gilgamesh of his boast in Uruk?

5. Who does Gilgamesh's mother pray to for protection for her son?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu continue to grow on their journey?

2. Describe the city of Uruk.

3. Discuss why Gilgamesh has such a difficult time dealing with Enkidu's death.

4. Describe the bull of heaven.

5. Who does Gilgamesh command to mourn for Enkidu? How long does Gilgamesh mourn?

6. Describe Enkidu and Gilgamesh's relationship.

7. Describe the monument Gilgamesh has constructed in Enkidu's honor. What precious stones are used? Why are these stones chosen?

8. Describe Gilgamesh's actions following the beheading of Humbaba.

9. How does Gilgamesh's decision to journey to Utnapishtim provide evidence that he still has not matured and continues to act rashly?

10. Why are the gods responsible for creating a second man to be a counterpart to Gilgamesh?

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