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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what is Anu god?
(a) The skies.
(b) The earth.
(c) The sea.
(d) Love.

2. Why does Gilgamesh pour meal on the earth?
(a) To feed the birds.
(b) To grow crops.
(c) To protect their feet as they walk.
(d) To appease the gods.

3. What does the King attempt to do to the savage?
(a) Push him aside.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Hug him.
(d) Ignore him.

4. Where does the anticipated battle between the King and the savage take place?
(a) At the King's palace.
(b) At the temple.
(c) At the gate into the city.
(d) In the forest.

5. What does the girl do when she looks beyond the savagery of this man's appearance to the gentleness of his nature?
(a) She smiles at him.
(b) She goes to Enkidu.
(c) She says hello.
(d) She leaves the forest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gilgamesh believe he is invincible?

2. What do the elders request of Enkidu?

3. How does the young girl feel when she sees the man?

4. In what do Gilgamesh and Enkidu take part?

5. Upon their arrival, what do they find the citizens doing?

(see the answer key)

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