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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 does Enkidu do with the animals he finds in the woods?
(a) Kills them for the fur
(b) Teaches them to attack Gilgamesh
(c) Frees them from traps
(d) Captures them to sell in the city

2. Who is Ninsun?
(a) Gilgamesh's mother
(b) Enkidu's mother
(c) Gilgamesh's wife
(d) Enkidu's wife

3. How many days does the journey to the Cedar Forest take?
(a) Six days
(b) One week
(c) One month
(d) Six months

4. Who helps Enkidu and Gilgamesh defeat Humbaba?
(a) Shamash
(b) They do not defeat Humbaba.
(c) The shepherds
(d) Animals in the forest

5. How many dreams does Gilgamesh have on the journey to the forest?
(a) Three or Six
(b) Two
(c) Five
(d) None

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh do before Shamash each time they stop?

2. Gilgamesh is ____________, while Enkidu is _____________.

3. How does Enkidu feel about the journey into the forest?

4. What does Gilgamesh do that awakens Humbaba?

5. What do the people of Uruk say about Enkidu when they first see him?

Short Essay Questions

1. After hearing about Ishtar's many lovers, what type of woman/goddess do you think she is?

2. Describe Ekidnu's character.

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

4. What two things does Gilgamesh dream about and what does his mother say they mean?

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

6. Describe the battle between Enkidu and Gilgamesh.

7. Why is it significant that Gilgamesh cannot stay awake to pass the test Utnapishtim sets before him?

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

9. Describe Gilgamesh's answer to Siduri about why his appearance is so rough.

10. Compare and contrast Gilgamesh's insult to Ishtar with the one issued by Enkidu.

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