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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The slightest touch of what waters causes immediate death?
(a) The Bitter River.
(b) The Tiber River.
(c) The Swift River.
(d) The Euphrates River.

2. How does the man respond to the girl?
(a) He says hello in return.
(b) He leaves.
(c) He waves to her.
(d) He gives her a confused stare.

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

4. In three days, what have Gilgamesh and Enkidu done?
(a) They have completed the wall.
(b) They have returned to the forest.
(c) They ahve enjoyed days of festivities.
(d) They have reached the massive cedar gate that leads the way to Humbaba.

5. What do Gilgamesh and Enkidu do when Ishtar calls the gods to battle against them?
(a) They ignore her and set off for Uruk.
(b) They laugh at her.
(c) They plan to meet with the other gods.
(d) They plead with her to leave them alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Enkidu refuse to do?

2. Watching the battle between Humbaba and the two friends, what happens to the goddess Ishtar?

3. Of what is Anu god?

4. After Harim and Enkidu proceed to the temple, what does the young priestess do?

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

(see the answer key)

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