Question

multiple choice: choose the best answer.
1 which event occurred first in the epic of gilgamesh?
a gilgamesh met utnapishtim
b gilgamesh and enkidu engage in battle
c gilgamesh and enkidu become friends
d enkidu is killed by the gods and goddesses

2 how does gilgamesh feel about enkidus death?
a depressed
b relieved
c excited
d empowered

3 why is utnapishtim important in the epic of gilgamesh?
a he becomes gilgameshs best friend
b he helps gilgamesh defeat the bull of heaven
c he helps gilgamesh realize he would live on in peoples memories
d he helps gilgamesh out of the cedar forest

4 why did the gods and goddesses kill enkidu?
a he and gilgamesh killed the bull of heaven
b he and gilgamesh killed humbaba
c they were jealous of their relationship
d they wanted gilgamesh to go into a deep depression

5 which does not accurately describe gilgamesh?
a he was half human, half god
b he was probably a real sumerian king
c he searches for eternal life after his friend died
d he was immortal (would never die)

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Explanation:

Question 1

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, the events occur in the order where Gilgamesh and Enkidu first meet in battle (though they later become friends). Option A (Gilgamesh meets Utnapishtim) happens later as Utnapishtim is met during the search for immortality. Option C (Enkidu is killed) is a later event. Option D (they become friends) comes after they meet in battle. So the first event among the options is Gilgamesh and Enkidu meeting in battle.

When Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh is deeply saddened and depressed. He is not relieved (B), excited (C), or empowered (D). His reaction is one of great sorrow and depression over the loss of his friend.

Utnapishtim is important because he helps Gilgamesh realize that he will live on in people's memories (related to the concept of legacy and mortality). Option A is incorrect as Enkidu is Gilgamesh's best friend. Option B: Enkidu helps Gilgamesh with the Bull of Heaven. Option D: Enkidu helps Gilgamesh in the Cedar Forest. So Utnapishtim's role is about helping Gilgamesh with the realization about living on in memories.

Answer:

B. Gilgamesh and Enkidu meet in battle

Question 2