It is natural for Gilgamesh to fear death because:

Fear of death is a common human experience.

Gilgamesh is immortal and should not fear death.

Only weak individuals fear death.

Gilgamesh never thinks about mortality.

Gilgamesh believes that fame is a sort of immortality. Is this true?

Yes, because being remembered makes a person live on after death.

No, because only physical life is true immortality.

No, because fame fades quickly and is forgotten.

Yes, because everyone who is famous is immortal.

Is it natural for Gilgamesh to fear death?

Yes, because fear of death is a universal human experience

No, because kings are supposed to be fearless

No, only weak people fear death

Yes, but only because the gods cursed him

Is Gilgamesh right—is fame a sort of immortality?

Yes, because being remembered in stories keeps a person alive in memory

No, because only literal eternal life is immortality

Yes, but only if the fame is earned through heroic deeds

No, because fame fades quickly and has no meaning

Who are some modern people who strive for this kind of immortality?

Celebrities, artists, and leaders who want to be remembered after death

Everyday people who live quiet lives without recognition

Farmers who work the land to survive

Children who play without worrying about the future

In ancient cultures friendship bonds were celebrated more often than romantic ones. How is this reflected in the story?

Gilgamesh and Enkidu’s friendship is portrayed as the central, transformative relationship

Romantic love stories are more important than any friendships

Enkidu and Shamhat’s relationship overshadows all others

Ishtar’s proposal to Gilgamesh is the most meaningful bond in the story

What lesson do the actions of Ishtar teach about love, lust, and jealousy?

That love mixed with jealousy can be destructive and dangerous

That divine love is pure and eternal

That lust always leads to happiness

That gods never interfere in human relationships

Is it fair that Enkidu dies for offenses that both he and Gilgamesh committed?

No, because both he and Gilgamesh shared equal guilt

Yes, because he challenged the gods’ authority directly

Yes, because he was weaker and easier to punish

No, because death should not be the punishment for heroism

What do you think will happen in the last part of the story?

Gilgamesh will accept mortality and learn wisdom from his journey

Gilgamesh will defeat death and live forever

Gilgamesh learns an important lesson over the course of his story. What is that lesson?

He learns that immortality is unattainable and that he should value mortal life.

He learns that he can become a god if he tries hard enough.

He learns that friendship is not important.

He learns that power is more important than wisdom.

Gilgamesh’s quest was successful. Explain.

No, he failed to achieve immortality but gained wisdom.

Yes, he achieved immortality and eternal life.

Yes, he found the secret to eternal youth.

No, he gave up on his quest entirely.

Some of those issues include:

Environmental pollution, resource depletion, and climate change.

Increased rainfall, lower temperatures, and more holidays.

Faster internet speeds, better phone cameras, and more TV channels.

More vacation days, shorter work weeks, and free gym memberships.

The gods are presented in this story as:

powerful and influential beings

silent observers with no impact

completely absent from the events

Gilgamesh will be a good ruler if he:

shows wisdom and compassion to his people

ignores the needs of his citizens

Some parallels between Utnapishtim’s story and the story of Noah from the Old Testament include:

Both involve a great flood and the building of a large boat to save life.

Both stories take place in ancient Egypt.

Both characters are punished for their actions.

Both stories involve a journey to the underworld.

Did Gilgamesh achieve his goal since we still speak of him today? Did he really “live forever”?

Gilgamesh achieved his goal of living forever through the stories told about him.

Gilgamesh physically lived forever and is still alive today.

Gilgamesh was forgotten and did not achieve any form of immortality.

Gilgamesh's story was never recorded or remembered.

Gilgamesh is considered a good role model.

Yes, because he learns from his mistakes and grows as a person.

No, because he is selfish and never changes.

Yes, because he is perfect and never makes mistakes.

No, because he is weak and cowardly.

What lesson has Gilgamesh learned over the course of his story?

That friendship, mortality, and wisdom are more valuable than power

That conquering lands is the only way to gain immortality

That wealth is the most important legacy a king can leave

That the gods will eventually grant him eternal life

Was Gilgamesh’s quest successful?

Yes, because he gained wisdom and perspective, even without immortality

Yes, because he gained immortality from Utnapishtim

No, because he returned to Uruk with nothing

No, because the gods punished him with endless suffering

Gilgamesh can be called a timeless tale because its characters struggle with some of the same issues we still struggle with today. What are some of those issues?

Fear of death, desire for legacy, and need for friendship

Building cities, farming, and writing laws

Serving the gods through sacrifices

Conquering neighboring kingdoms for glory

How are the gods presented in this story?

As powerful but often petty, emotional, and unpredictable

As all-loving and merciful beings who never punish humans

As distant rulers uninterested in human lives

As weak beings who depend on human worship for survival

What will make Gilgamesh a good ruler?

His wisdom, humility, and recognition of human limits

His physical strength and ability to fight wars

His ability to inspire fear in his people

What are some parallels between Utnapishtim’s story and the story of Noah from the Old Testament?

Both involve a great flood, divine warning, and survival by building a boat

Both show humans inventing farming after the flood

Both describe the gods and God as identical beings

Both involve a hero who becomes immortal and rules forever

Did Gilgamesh achieve his goal since we still speak of him today? Did he really “live forever”?

Yes, because his story has granted him immortality in human memory

No, because only the gods achieved true eternal life

Yes, because he physically lives on as a hidden god

No, because his name is forgotten outside of Uruk

Is Gilgamesh a good role model?

Yes, because he grows from arrogance to wisdom and values friendship

Yes, because he shows that strength is the only quality of a good leader

No, because he never learns from his mistakes

No, because he failed to gain eternal life

In the Hero’s Journey, the Threshold Guardian represents:

An obstacle that tests if the hero is ready

A mentor who gives the hero advice

A villain who destroys the hero

A divine gift that protects the hero

The stage called “Meeting with the Mentor” serves what main purpose?

To provide wisdom, training, or equipment

To scare the hero into turning back

Which of the following best describes the Return with the Elixir?

The hero shares the lessons, gifts, or knowledge gained with their community

The hero wakes up and realizes it was all a dream

The hero defeats the villain once and for all

The hero refuses to return home

In the Hero’s Journey, what does “Crossing the Threshold” symbolize?

Leaving the ordinary world for the world of adventure

The hero refusing to take risks

The final battle against the villain

Returning home after the adventure

A. The hero’s decision to quit the journey B. The hero gaining treasure, power, or knowledge after victory C. The hero being punished for their mistakes D. The hero facing their mentor in battle

The hero gaining treasure, power, or knowledge after victory

The hero’s decision to quit the journey

The hero being punished for their mistakes

The hero facing their mentor in battle

Which stage is often called the “Resurrection”?

The hero’s final test where they are transformed

The hero’s meeting with the mentor

The hero’s refusal of the call

The hero’s first adventure in the unknown

The future hero is first given notice that his or her life is going to change.

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What motivates Gilgamesh to embark on his quest for immortality?

His grief over Enkidu's death and fear of his own mortality

His need to prove his strength to his people

His desire to conquer new lands

Which event marks a turning point in Gilgamesh’s character development?

His rejection of Ishtar’s advances

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Practice: Epic of Gilgamesh Test

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How is Gilgamesh a tyrant to his people?

According to Ea, the God of Wisdom, is learning from mistakes a powerful weapon?

What lesson does Gilgamesh learn in this story?

Does a good friend need to challenge you, as Enkidu challenges Gilgamesh?

Who is the villain in Part 1?

Enkidu begins life as a beast in the wilderness. Who is more beastlike—Gilgamesh or Enkidu?

How does unlimited power corrupt leaders?

It is natural for Gilgamesh to fear death because:

Gilgamesh believes that fame is a sort of immortality. Is this true?

3. Some modern people who strive for this kind of immortality include:

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