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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Enkido do when Gilgamesh attempts to enter?
(a) He allows him to enter.
(b) He stabs him through with a sword.
(c) He blocks his path.
(d) He ignores him.

2. After Harim and Enkidu proceed to the temple, what does the young priestess do?
(a) She leaves Enkidu at the gate.
(b) She sends him in alone.
(c) She speaks to Ishtar.
(d) She brings him into the temple.

3. What does Enkidu do to the tall cedar gate, the hunters, and Harim?
(a) He wonders what has happened to them.
(b) He curses them.
(c) He misses them.
(d) He thanks them.

4. What happens to Enkidu?
(a) He contracts a fever and his dreams grow more intense.
(b) He becomes angry with Gilgamesh.
(c) He marries Ishtar.
(d) He is poisoned.

5. How does the wife of Utnapishtim describe Gilgamesh?
(a) As a young man, thin and haggered, but otherwise like to she and her husband.
(b) A stranger.
(c) As an odd looking man.
(d) A filthy mess.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the citizens feel about Enkido's behavior?

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

3. What does Gilgamesh wonder about Utnapishtim?

4. What does Enkidu refuse to do?

5. Is man meant to be immortal?

(see the answer key)

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