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Question #1

Who is Gilgamesh?

A. An ordinary man who has great adventures

B. Half serpent and half man

C. A legendary Sumerian king and superhuman hero

D. A king of the Hebrews

Question #2

What happens to Gilgamesh?

A. He brings Enkidu back to life.

B. He finds eternal life.

C. He journeys through the mountains of Mashu.

Question #3

What does Gilgamesh hope to find at the end of the quest?

A. Everlasting life

B. His father

C. Power to destroy the gods

D. A new friend

Question #4

What does Enkidu’s dream foretell?

A. The gods’ downfall

B. A great flood

C. His own death

D. A mighty battle

Question #5

Enkidu is Gilgamesh’s

A. Best friend

B. Brother

C. Slave

D. King

Question #6

The relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu could be best described as:

A. Like father and son who can’t communicate with each other

B. Very effective in battle, but not in peacetime

C. Like brothers who are very close

D. A friendship destroyed by love for the same woman

Question #7

Gilgamesh was a real person.

A. True

B. False