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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With the mothers robbed of their sons and the young girls of their lovers, what do the city elders decide to do?
(a) Complain to the other citizens.
(b) Complain to Anu.
(c) Complain to the King.
(d) Complain to the gods.

2. At the Temple of Ishtar, the citizens of Uruk will finally do what?
(a) Destroy the temple.
(b) Pray to Ishtar.
(c) Choose a bride for their king, Gilgamesh.
(d) Ask Ishtar for guidance.

3. Where does the anticipated battle between the King and the savage take place?
(a) At the gate into the city.
(b) At the temple.
(c) In the forest.
(d) At the King's palace.

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

5. In his dream, what is Gilgamesh doing?
(a) Eating dinner.
(b) Speaking to his people.
(c) Walking through the forest.
(d) Walking through the streets of Uruk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ninsun ask her son to do?

2. To what is this man compared?

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

4. How does the story of Gilgamesh begin?

5. How does Gilgamesh react to his mother's warning?

(see the answer key)

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