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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gilgamesh must traverse the deep caverns beneath the Mountains of Mashu in order to reach whom?
(a) Siva.
(b) Shamash.
(c) Shiva.
(d) Utnapishtim.

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

3. Of what does Chapter Nine mark the beginning?
(a) The third episode of the epic of Enkidu.
(b) The second episode of the epic of Gilgamesh.
(c) The second episode of the epic of Enkidu.
(d) The third episode of the epic of Gilgamesh.

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

5. What does Urshanabi feel for Gilgamesh?
(a) Anger.
(b) Annoyance.
(c) Pity.
(d) Irritation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sabitu explain that Gilgamesh will find?

2. What does Ninsun possess?

3. What does Utnapishtim demand to know about the stranger?

4. What should Gilgamesh not do?

5. Why do the hunter and his father head to the city?

(see the answer key)

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