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Quiz for Primary Source 1.2: Gilgamesh’s Quest for Immortality

1. Gilgamesh’s quest for immortality was sparked by

the death of his friend Enkidu.

a dream sent to him by the gods.

his experience of violence and warfare.

the conquest of his people.

Correct. The answer is a. After Enkidu’s death, Gilgamesh was overwhelmed by grief.

Incorrect. The answer is a. After Enkidu’s death, Gilgamesh was overwhelmed by grief.

2. Gilgamesh’s account of his relationship with Enkidu stressed

their ties of blood and family history.

the resentment he felt towards his former friend.

the happy times they had spent in each other's company.

the hardships and challenges the two had faced together.

Correct. The answer is d. Gilgamesh described Enkidu as “my friend whom I love so much, who experienced every hardship with me.”

Incorrect. The answer is d. Gilgamesh described Enkidu as “my friend whom I love so much, who experienced every hardship with me.”

3. What happened when Gilgamesh finally reached Ut-napishtim?

Ut-napishtim rejoiced at having found a like-minded man.

Ut-napishtim refused to speak with Gilgamesh.

Ut-napishtim questioned Gilgamesh’s desire to evade death.

Ut-napishtim insulted Gilgamesh, calling him weak and cowardly.

Correct. The answer is c. Ut-napishtim reminded Gilgamesh that death is inevitable and ordained by the gods.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Ut-napishtim reminded Gilgamesh that death is inevitable and ordained by the gods.

4. Which of these is a major theme of the Epic of Gilgamesh?

The consequences of sin and immorality

The place of warfare in the Mesopotamian world

The relationship between humans and gods

The duties of kingship

Correct. The answer is c. On his quest, Gilgamesh struggled with the fate the gods had ordained for him and all other humans.

Incorrect. The answer is c. On his quest, Gilgamesh struggled with the fate the gods had ordained for him and all other humans.