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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Over whom does Anu hesitate to take the side of the common people?
(a) The King.
(b) The other gods.
(c) Ishtar.
(d) The elders.

2. Why do the hunter and his father head to the city?
(a) To complain about Gilgamesh's behavior.
(b) To find a god to help them.
(c) To find someone to kill Enkidu.
(d) To report the matter to the King.

3. Upon their arrival, what do they find the citizens doing?
(a) Complaining to the King about Ekidu's behavior.
(b) Going about their usual business.
(c) Already passing among themselves excited stories about Enkidu.
(d) Building the wall around the city.

4. What does Gilgamesh know about Harim?
(a) Her loyalties are with Ishtar.
(b) She is Anu's servant.
(c) Her charms will prevail over Enkidu with far more facility than force.
(d) She is in love with Ekidu.

5. Why do the elders suggest that a man be created?
(a) To be Gilgamesh's brother.
(b) To scare Gilgamesh.
(c) To be Gilgamesh's companion.
(d) To destroy Gilgamesh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a city of fine houses, magnificent temples, marketplaces, and groves of trees?

2. How does the story of Gilgamesh begin?

3. What happens at that moment?

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

5. Why is Enkidu enchanted by the young girl?

(see the answer key)

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