Just before he is killed, Humbaba —

offers to serve Gilgamesh if he will spare his life

puts a curse on Gilgamesh and Enkidu

calls upon the gods to help him one last time

What changed the character of Gilgamesh

the responsibility of leadership

What does Ninsun do for Gilgamesh

Sends Gilgamesh to land of the dead

What would have happened to Gilgamesh if he had eaten the magic plant?

He would have been able to save Enkidu's life.

He would have become young again.

He would have become superhuman.

How does Gilgamesh learn about the afterlife?

Enkidu tells Gilgamesh about his dream of the afterlife.

He has a dream about the afterlife.

Utnapishtim tells him about the afterlife.

Gilgamesh travels through the afterlife to reach Utnapishtim.

What is the hero’s quest in The Epic of Gilgamesh?

Gilgamesh’s search for the secret of immortality

Enkidu’s confrontation with Humbaba

Utnapishtim’s construction of a boat

Enlil’s complaint of the din created by humankind

How does Utnapishtim test Gilgamesh's resolve to find everlasting life?

by instructing Gilgamesh to resist sleep for six days and seven nights

through a duel between Gilgamesh and Enkidu

by sending Gilgamesh to find the elixir of eternal life

challenging Gilgamesh to kill the demon in the Cedar Forest

What does Siduri, the maker of wine, advise Gilgamesh to do?

be content with life as a mortal

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh loses his last chance for immortality when

He gets caught in the great flood.

He sleeps for six days and seven nights.

Utnapishtim refuses to help him.

a legendary and superhuman Sumerian king

an ordinary man who has great adventures

What legacy did Gilgamesh leave his people?

Trade partnership with neighbors.

In the story, why do the gods send Gilgamesh a challenger?

Because he is bored and is mistreating the people of Uruk

Because they grow scared of Gilgamesh

Because they want to replace Gilgamesh

Because the gods think it would be fun

Gilgamesh did all of the following except:

walked the 12 leagues of darkness

kill Humbaba of the cedar forest

In Gilgamesh, why did the gods decide to exterminate mankind?

Mankind was loud and the gods couldn’t sleep

The people were wicked and ignored the worship of the gods

The people were arrogant and the gods grew tiresome of them

Mankind was wicked and god regretted making man

What did Enlil do when he found out Utnapishtim survived the flood?

Enlil gave Utnapishtim eternal life

Enlil made Utnapishtim repopulate the earth

Enlil made Utnapishtim worship him

Why did the gods kill Enkidu with a deathly sickness?

Because he and Gilgamesh caused too much trouble

Because he worshipped false gods

Because the gods regretted making him

Because he befriended Gilgamesh instead of killing him

What was Gilgamesh’s final challenge during his search for eternal life?

To catch the snake that had the plant

How did Enkidu feel about dying in his bed?

It was shameful; he should die in battle instead

It was last comfort in his final hours

It was honorable to rest after all he accomplished

It was a peaceful way to be immortalized

How did the gods react when Enlil flooded the world?

They ran to the highest mountain and cowered in fear

They rejoiced in the destruction and acclaimed Enlil

They were sad, but knew it was necessary

They didn’t think Enlil could do it, so they made fun of him

What did everyone Gilgamesh came across say about how Gilgamesh looked?

How worn out and tired he looked

How generous and forgiving he was as king

How god-like his abilities were

How heroic his journey made him

After his quest, Gilgamesh feels pride when he

Writes the story of his adventures for all to learn

Reunites with his wife and family

Remebers his time with Utnaphishtim

Shows Urshanabi the great city of Uruk

Which phrase BEST describes the Sumerian Underworld?

A land of winged creatures and kings

What does Gilgamesh encounter on his quest?

LIons, Man-Scorpions, Shamash, siduri, Urshanabi and Utnapishtim

Snakes, Man-Scorpions, Siduri, Ursahnabi and Utnapishtim

Enlil, Eau, Ishtar, Sidurei, Urshanabi and Utnaphishtim

Gilgamesh

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Gilgamesh, at first, is

kind

arrogant

wimpy

good

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Gilgamesh is an unusual character because he is

strong

tall

handsome

2/3's god, 1/3 man

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Enkidu is

the Wild Man

the Thief

the Wrestler

the Fraud

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A long poem about a hero and his culture and the history of a nation is called

Epic

Oral tradition

Fresco

Short story

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Gilgamesh is the king of

Uruk

Sumer

Tigris

Egypt

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who was the guardian of the Cedar Forest?

Enkidu

Shamhat

Humbaba

Aruru

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following prevents Gilgamesh from coming immediately to Enkidu's aid?

horror

pride

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Gilgamesh

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Gilgamesh, at first, is

Gilgamesh is an unusual character because he is

Enkidu is

A long poem about a hero and his culture and the history of a nation is called

Gilgamesh is the king of

Who was the guardian of the Cedar Forest?

Which of the following prevents Gilgamesh from coming immediately to Enkidu's aid?

Gilgamesh's friend and sidekick

Just before he is killed, Humbaba —

The story of Gilgamesh is an

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