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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ishtar threaten to do If her father does not create the creature she requests?
(a) She will open the doors of the underworld to let the dead rise and outnumber the living.
(b) She will marry Gilgamesh.
(c) She will kill him.
(d) She will leave and never return.

3. In what do Gilgamesh and Enkidu take part?
(a) A festival.
(b) A dance.
(c) A feast.
(d) Various contests and feats of strength.

4. What does the King attempt to do to the savage?
(a) Ignore him.
(b) Push him aside.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Hug him.

5. Ninsun blesses her son and Enkidu and asks Enkidu to do what?
(a) Protect himself.
(b) Kill Gilgamesh.
(c) Protect Gilgamesh.
(d) Allow Gilgamesh his freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the goddess Ishtar feel about what has taken place?

2. Why does Gilgamesh believe he is invincible?

3. What does Enkido do when Gilgamesh attempts to enter?

4. Over whom does Anu hesitate to take the side of the common people?

5. What is the result of the King's request to continue building the walls higher and higher?

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