The Epic of Gilgamesh

Question 1

The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest pieces of literature in the world,
originating from ancient Mesopotamia, specifically from the city of ____.
a) Babylon
b) Uruk
c) Nineveh
d) Ur

Answer 1

b) Uruk

Question 2

Gilgamesh, the protagonist of the epic, is the king of Uruk and is described as
____.
a) Half-god, half-human
b) Fully divine
c) A mere mortal
d) A prince in exile

Answer 2

a) Half-god, half-human (Googled)

Question 3

Enkidu, Gilgamesh’s companion, is initially depicted as ____.
a) A wild man living in the forest
b) A cunning trickster
c) A rival king
d) A skilled warrior

Answer 3

a) A wild man living in the forest

Question 4

The gods create Enkidu to ____.
a) Challenge Gilgamesh’s power
b) Teach Gilgamesh humility
c) Be a loyal servant to Gilgamesh
d) Bring peace to the kingdom

Answer 4

a) Challenge Gilgamesh’s power (ChatGPT)

Question 5

Gilgamesh and Enkidu embark on a quest to ____.
a) Defeat the gods
b) Conquer neighboring kingdoms
c) Slay the monster Humbaba
d) Build a grand palace

Answer 5

c) Slay the monster Humbaba (ChatGPT)