Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh is an unusual character because he is 

• strong

• tall

• handsome

• 2/3's god, 1/3 man

What is Gilgamesh's worst fear and greatest desire?

• To die and be forgotten, so he seeks fame

• To be poor, so he seeks money

• To be overthrown as king, so kills anyone as big as he is

• He fears nothing, and is happy with his life the way it is

Explain how the Epic of Gilgamesh embodies (fits) the hero's journey.

Why is Utnapishtim sought out by Gilgamesh?

• Utnapishtim is intelligent and has great knowledge of the world

• Utnapishtim is said to be Gilgamesh's father

• To get his help to achieve revenge over the loss of Enkidu

• Utnapishtim is the keeper of the secret to immortality

Answer explanation

Gilgamesh learns that a Man cannot live forever, but his ______ can.

• dreams

• deeds

• children

• crown

Gilgamesh, at first, is

• kind

• arrogant

• wimpy

• good

Gilgamesh, according to the tone, at the end appears

• Proud and content

• Elated

• Upset and tearful

• Resigned at his fate

The lesson of the Epic of Gilgamesh is

• Immortality is impossible

• heroes go on unrealized quests

• immortality is a natural wish to attain

• kings are the equivalent to gods

Which character was created to be a rival to Gilgamesh? 

• Enkidu 

• Utnapishtim 

• Humbaba 

• Urshanabi 

Which modern day country is Gilgamesh set in? 

• Lebanon 

• Iraq

• Afghanistan 

• Iran