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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ninsun blesses her son and Enkidu and asks Enkidu to do what?
(a) Kill Gilgamesh.
(b) Protect himself.
(c) Protect Gilgamesh.
(d) Allow Gilgamesh his freedom.

2. Into what does Enkidu eventually force Gilgamesh?
(a) A room.
(b) A position of vulnerability.
(c) A puddle of mud.
(d) A closet.

3. Why does Gilgamesh believe he is invincible?
(a) He is a god.
(b) He is very smart.
(c) He is very strong.
(d) He is two parts god and only one part man.

4. What should Gilgamesh not do?
(a) Leave his home.
(b) Speak to Ishtar.
(c) Walk the streets or approach the Temple of Ishtar.
(d) Be near Endiku.

5. What ensues between these two men?
(a) A conversation.
(b) A wrestling match.
(c) A minor disagreement.
(d) A tremendous confrontation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the story of Gilgamesh begin?

2. What does the girl do when she looks beyond the savagery of this man's appearance to the gentleness of his nature?

3. As he nears the Temple of Ishtar, what happens beside him?

4. At the Temple of Ishtar, the citizens of Uruk will finally do what?

5. When Harim enters the forest, by what is she charmed?

(see the answer key)

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