Quiz for Evaluating the Evidence 1.2: Gilgamesh's Quest for Immortality

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1. Gilgamesh’s quest for immortality was sparked by

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B.
C.
D.

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.
1. Gilgamesh’s quest for immortality was sparked by

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

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B.
C.
D.

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

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

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B.
C.
D.

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

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

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B.
C.
D.

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