Gilgamesh Quiz II, Version A
Quiz on the death of Enkidu and the search for everlasting life, Version A.
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Quiz – The Epic of Gilgamesh (II)
Name
Date Per.
Mr. Reed
1.State one specific detail from Enkidu's vision of the after-life.
2.Gilgamesh finally ceased to lament over Enkidu's body when what fastened on to the corpse?
3.Who advises Gilgamesh to eat, drink, and enjoy life since he cannot live forever?
4.Although he has already passed through mountains, what other major geographical barrier lies between Gilgamesh and the person whom he quests to find and question?
5.Who is Utnapishtim? [Remember that in answering such identification questions, try first to relate the character to be identified to the main character.
6.What does Gilgamesh use for a mast when he and Urshanabi cross the waters of death?
7.Why did the gods send a flood to destroy all mankind?
8.How did the gods react when the flood actually destroyed the earth?
9.What role did Rassam play in the archaeological history of The Epic of Gilgamesh?
10.Who is Lugulbanda? [Review instructions at question #5.]