Epic of Gilgamesh

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 is best characterized by these traits in the epic

• Stubborn and brave

• Fearful and regretful

• Submissive and intolerant

• Simple and impulsive

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

• dreams

• deeds

• children

• crown

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What is a specific type of character or story with defining features?

• archetype

• epic

• epic hero

• legend

Gilgamesh, at first, is

• kind
• arrogant
• wimpy
• good

Gilgamesh is an unusual character because he is 

• strong
• tall
• handsome
• 2/3's god, 1/3 man

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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

Ea is characterized as

• Vengeful

• Kind yet powerful

• Petty and Powerless

• Timid and avoids conflict

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Gilgamesh, according to the tone, at the end appears

• Proud and content

• Elated

• Upset and tearful

• Resigned at his fate

Another similar archetype to the immortality quest

• birds searching for land

• a treacherous snake

• search for a unique plant

• the building of an ark (boat)