from Gilgamesh Quiz

1. Gilgamesh is the king of _______.

• Uruk

• Ninevah

• Arbela

• Elam

What is unique about Gilgamesh’s as a person?

• He treats people harshly.

• He is uncivilized.

• He is a demigod.

• He is an evil giant.

Why do the gods send Enkidu to Gilgamesh?

• Gilgamesh is lonely and asks for a sidekick.

• Gilgamesh’s people pray for a match for their king.

• Gilgamesh needs someone to carry his belongings on the journey.

• Gilgamesh’s sister needs someone to care for her illegitimate son.

What does Gilgamesh tell Enkidu about why he shouldn’t fear death?

• “Only the gods are immortal anyway.” (2)

• “The boundaries set up by gods are not unbreakable.” (28)

• “[His] wisdom was a sign of cowardice.” (40)

• “It will pass.” (73)

Who are Gilgamesh and Enkidu going to find/destroy?

• Humbert

• Humblee

• Hummber

• Humbaba

Where is the evil giant Gilgamesh and Enkidu intend to fight?

• Cedar Forest

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caucus Mountains

• Syrian Desert

Whose support does Gilgamesh seek before beginning his journey?

• His wife's

• His Advisor's

• The Elders

• Enkidu's

How many days does it take them to reach the edge of the evil giant’s habitation?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 8

Before passing the final distance to the evil giant, Gilgamesh and Enkidu experience a restless night of sleep. Who has a dream this night?

• Enkidu

• Gilgamesh

Why is the first dream in this story so terrifying?

• The dream came to both Gilgamesh and Enkidu.

• The dream seemed as real as if it truly happened.

• The dream occurred when the moon was at its peak.

• The dream reveals only one of the pair will survive