Epic of Gilgamesh Prologue

What is the purpose of a prologue in a story?

• To conclude the story

• To introduce the main characters

• To establish context and give background details

• To describe the setting in detail

What is the significance of the "Seven Sages" in the text?

• They were kings of Uruk

• They were creators of the universe

• They were of human descent, created to instill wisdom

• They were warriors of ancient times

What did Gilgamesh build according to the prologue?

• The Tower of Babel

• The wall of Uruk-Haven

• The Hanging Gardens

• The Great Pyramid

Which is true of the following line from the prologue, "Look at its wall which gleams like copper."

• The narrator uses personification.

• The narrator uses a metaphor.

• The narrator uses a simile.

• All of the above

What material is the tablet mentioned in the prologue made of?

• Gold

• Silver

• Lapis lazuli

• Bronze

What tone is used by the narrator in the prologue?

• Amused

• Admiring

• Somber

• Sarcastic

What does the prologue suggest about the land enclosed by the wall of Uruk?

• It is barren and empty

• It contains palm trees, gardens, and public squares

• It is covered in snow

• It is a desert

What is the narrator referring to when he says, "before the flood"?

• Hurricane Sandy

• The Sumerian Creation myth

• The story of Noah's Arc

• The Mayan Creation myth

What does the Prologue reveal about Gilgamesh's relationship to the city of Uruk?

• He was not connected to the city.

• He was a ruler who contributed to its greatness.

• He disliked the city.

• He had no influence on the city.

What does the prologue suggest about Gilgamesh's character development through his 'distant journey' and being 'brought to peace'?

• He became more violent and destructive.

• He gained wisdom and a deeper understanding of the world.

• He lost all of his ambition and motivation.

• He remained unchanged throughout his journey.