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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bird is sent out and does not return?
(a) A crane.
(b) A crow.
(c) A dove.
(d) A swallow.

2. How does Enlil feel about Shamash's pity for mankind?
(a) He is saddened by it.
(b) He is enraged by it.
(c) He understands it.
(d) He is confused by it.

3. What does Ninsun do at the temple?
(a) She prays to the god Anu.
(b) She prays to the god Ishtar.
(c) She prays to the god Aruru.
(d) She prays to the god Shamash.

4. What is this dream, according to Gilgamesh's mother?
(a) Just a dream.
(b) A sign of what good is to come.
(c) Caused by the large meal he had the night before.
(d) An evil portent.

5. Does Gilgamesh agree to this?
(a) Maybe.
(b) No.
(c) At first.
(d) Yes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the elders request of Enkidu?

2. Can one become immortal by feats of daring alone?

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

4. What must Gilgamesh do for Ishtar?

5. What do scribes do?

(see the answer key)

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