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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What eclipses even the entry of the wild man?
(a) The sun.
(b) An attack by a neighboring city.
(c) An important event taking place in the city.
(d) A day of celebration.

2. How does the young girl feel when she sees the man?
(a) She is irritated.
(b) She is unsure.
(c) She is terrified.
(d) She is excited.

3. As he nears the Temple of Ishtar, what happens beside him?
(a) A double-sided axe slices by and buries itself in the pavement .
(b) The earth collapses.
(c) Ishtar joins him on his walk.
(d) Endiku appears.

4. Who is responsible for molding humans from inanimate clay?
(a) Aruru.
(b) The elders.
(c) Ishtar.
(d) Anu.

5. How does the man respond to the girl?
(a) He says hello in return.
(b) He gives her a confused stare.
(c) He leaves.
(d) He waves to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the elders request of Enkidu?

2. What does Gilgamesh do when he has a disturbing dream?

3. Why is Enkidu enchanted by the young girl?

4. Why do the hunter and his father head to the city?

5. What is the greatest danger to this city?

(see the answer key)

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