CLT VR #1 "Story of the Epic Flood" excerpt from Gilgamesh

Based on the passage, the clamor that caused the gods to flood the land was most likely

• the wail of grief-stricken goddesses.

• the uproar of mankind.

• the tumult of destructive wars.

• the lamentations of the diseased and starved.

Which lines in the passage best support the answer to the previous question?

• Paragraph 1, Sentence 5 ("Enlil heard . . . babel")

• Paragraph 2, Sentence 2 ("I loaded . . . down")

• Paragraph 3, Sentence 5 ("I commanded . . . forth")

• Paragraph 4, Sentence 3 ("Then I . . . water")

Ebara-Tutu is the father of

• Shuruppak.

• the narrator.

• Ea.

• Enlil.

Which of the following did the narrator NOT bring on the boat with him?

• His animals

• His wealth

• His family

• His friends

The narrator’s primary aim throughout the passage is to

• warn Gilgamesh of an impending flood.

• chronicle a disagreement between the gods.

• honor the gods’ wisdom.

• relate how the land had been flooded.

In Paragraph 4, Sentence 3, the word “waste” most closely means

• an expanse of empty terrain.

• to dispose of casually.

• a heap of garbage.

• a misuse of skills.

Based on the passage, it is clear the narrator believes

• the flooding of the land was tragic.

• mankind deserved to be destroyed.

• he should have died along with everyone else.

• the gods are infallible in their rulings.

From the narrator's perspective, this passage would best be considered

• a collection of maxims.

• a persuasive argument.

• an entertaining legend.

• a historical account.

Puzur-Amurri : helmsman ::

• Enlil : goddess

• Shuruppak : city

• river : Euphrates

• Anu : Enlil

Ishtar : regret ::

• the narrator : persistence

• Puzur-Amurri : rebellion

• Enlil : irritation

• Ninurta : vengeance