WorksheetsEpic of Gilgamesh Part I
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is a fact about Gilgamesh:
a)
He was created by Anu by water pinched clay
b)
He knew nothing of cultivated land
c)
He is 2/3 god, 1/3 man
d)
Known by the townspeople to be a humble warrior
2.
Anu is the god of a divine boundary ancient Mesopotamians believed separated the water above and the waters below. What was the name of the this boundary?
a)
Lapis Lazuli
b)
Tocsin
c)
Firmament
d)
Cedar Rose
3.
Gilgamesh annoyed the townspeople because he was always ringing the town bell for his own amusement. What was the name of that bell or alarm?
a)
Throng
b)
Firmament
c)
Tocsin
d)
Rouse
4.
What was the god's main purpose for creating Enkidu?
a)
So Gilgamesh could have a faithful companion by his side
b)
To make a human who was raised by beasts
c)
To be Gilgamesh's rival to fight and allow the people to live in peace.
d)
To help the trapper hunt down animals
5.
Why did the trapper's father advise him to find a harlot for Enkidu?
a)
To use her as a distraction for Enkidu so the trapper can continue hunting
b)
To give Enkidu a peace offering so the trapper can be left alone
c)
To "civilize" Enkidu to the ways of man and have the beasts reject him.
d)
As a token of appreciation for sharing the drinking hole.
6.
When Enkidu confronted Gilgamesh, the crowds surrounded them to check out what was about the happened. In other words, the crowds _________ around them.
a)
Thronged
b)
Fell
c)
Succored
d)
Roused
7.
What is the main conflict/motivation of Gilgamesh in chapter 2 (The Forest Journey)?
a)
To defeat the demon Humbaba who has invaded Uruk
b)
To go to the forest, where can set up a monument and make his name great.
c)
To enter the heart of the great forest and cut down a rose bush.
d)
To dethrone the goddess Ishtar
8.
A measurement of about three miles is called a....
a)
Throng
b)
Firmament
c)
League
d)
Kilometer
9.
An ornamental and timber trees found in the Mediterranean, known for their durable wood.
a)
Succor
b)
Cedar
c)
Lapis Lazuli
d)
Tocsin
10.
How many "terrors" did Humbaba have in order to overpower his opponents with?
a)
8
b)
5
c)
9
d)
7
11.
Gilgamesh had to chop down the tree in order to get Humbaba's attention, in other words he ________ the trees.
a)
Succored
b)
Felled
c)
Thronged
d)
Naped
12.
What causes the tides to turn in Gilgamesh's favor during his battle with Humbaba?
a)
Enkidu holds onto him down while Gilgamesh leaps, then thrusts his sword in the back of Humbaba's head.
b)
The sound of the town bell distracts the forest watcher long enough for Gilgamesh to impale him.
c)
Gilgamesh pleads for Enkidu's help, and Enkidu leaps into action to rescue Gilgamesh
d)
He prays for Shamash to help him and the god paralyzes the demon with eight winds
13.
Gilgamesh barely defeated Humbaba and couldn't have defeated him if he didn't receive outside help or ________
a)
Firmanment
b)
Cedar
c)
Succor
d)
Tocsin
14.
What part of the body is the "nape"?
a)
Back of the neck
b)
Between the elbow and wrist
c)
Back of the head
d)
Over the thigh
15.
What is the main reason Gilgamesh refuses to marry the goddess of love, Ishtar?
a)
Her horrible mistreatment of her ex-lovers
b)
Gilgamesh isn't worthy enough to marry a goddess
c)
Gilgamesh greatly fears Ishtar's father, Anu
d)
Ishtar is already married.
16.
After being rejected by Gilgamesh, Ishtar asks her father to unleash the Bull of Heaven to destroy him. What consequence does Anu say will happen if she takes the bull?
a)
Anu will have to sacrifice his powers in order to tame the bull
b)
There will be a seven-year drought in Uruk
c)
An earthquake will kill one hundred young men
d)
Ishtar must first give away her immortality
17.
How did Enkidu foresee his death in chapter 3?
a)
A prophecy
b)
A curse from Anu
c)
Gilgamesh tells him
d)
A dream
18.
When Enkidu was suffering in bed, Gilgamesh would watch over him and Enkidu had to call out and awaken Gilgamesh to tend to his needs. In other word, Enkidu had to __________ Gilgamesh
a)
Succor
b)
Throng
c)
Fell
d)
Rouse
19.
Before Enkidu passes away, the god Shamash discourages him from cursing which person?
a)
The Harlot
b)
Ishtar
c)
The Trapper
d)
Gilgamesh
20.
After Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh order that a statue be built to honor his friends. This statue is made with a brilliant blue gemstone known as ______________
a)
Lapis Lazuli
b)
Firmament
c)
Cedar
d)
Tocsin
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