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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Utnapishtim was mortal, what job did he have?,
(a) He was a cobbler.
(b) He was a blacksmith.
(c) He was a carpenter.
(d) He was a merchant.

2. What happens after eleven days and nights of this leg of Gilgamesh's journey?
(a) He sees Anu.
(b) He meets Enkidu.
(c) He is in complete darkness.
(d) He see a trace of light.

3. According to Ishtar's wishes, what does the creature do?
(a) It cuts a swathe of death and destruction through the streets of Uruk.
(b) It floods the river.
(c) It chases after Gilgamesh.
(d) It blocks the sun from reaching the earth.

4. Seeing his bravery and his skill in battle, with whom does Ishtar fall in love?
(a) Anu.
(b) Gilgamesh.
(c) Enkidu.
(d) Humbaba.

5. How does Ishtar feel about the elders' plan?
(a) She agrees with it.
(b) She agrees with it at first.
(c) She is unsure about it.
(d) She disagrees with it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ensues between these two men?

2. For whom does Utnapishtim prepare a feast?

3. What do the elders request of Enkidu?

4. What prevents Gilgamesh from doing any further damage?

5. Of what is Anu god?

(see the answer key)

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