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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh do when he has a disturbing dream?
(a) He interprets it himself.
(b) He goes immediately to his mother.
(c) He searches for Enkidu.
(d) He ignores it.

2. How does King Gilgamesh surprise his people, regarding this person?
(a) He plans to fight Aruru.
(b) He does not offer to fight Enkidu himself.
(c) He will marry Ishtar.
(d) He does not want to fight Anu alone.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is responsible for molding humans from inanimate clay?

2. What does the double-edged axe symbolize?

3. How does the story of Gilgamesh begin?

4. Where does the anticipated battle between the King and the savage take place?

5. What happens at that moment?

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