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What do Gilgamesh's dreams signify according to his mother, Ninsun?
Who is the Wild Man that Hunter encounters?
Enkidu
What does Gilgamesh decide to do in Chapter 3?
Ishtar successfully marries Gilgamesh after he rejects her?
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What happens to Enkidu after the Bull of Heaven is released?
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Gilgamesh is heartbroken after the death of ______.
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Who does Gilgamesh seek in Chapter 6?
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What do Gilgamesh and Enkidu do after defeating the Bull of Heaven?
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Match the characters with their actions:
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Study Notes
Chapter 1 Summary
- Gilgamesh dreams of a meteor and a beautiful axe; his mother, Ninsun, interprets these dreams as a sign of friendship.
- Hunter realizes a wild man has disrupted his traps and seeks advice from his father.
- The people of Uruk express their disdain for Gilgamesh, labeling him a despot.
- Gilgamesh instructs Hunter to find a woman to tame the Wild Man.
Chapter 2 Summary
- Following Gilgamesh's advice, Hunter enlists Hatti, a dancing girl, to tame the Wild Man, Enkidu.
- Hatti shares news of Uruk and Gilgamesh with Enkidu, feeding him and kissing him.
- After interacting with Hatti, the animals shun Enkidu, prompting him to live among shepherds.
- Upon hearing about Gilgamesh, Enkidu seeks him out to confront him, leading to a fierce physical battle that results in friendship.
Chapter 3 Summary
- Gilgamesh and Enkidu solidify their friendship and decide to confront Huwawa, the fearsome guardian of the forest.
- Despite warnings from Gilgamesh's mother and the elders of Uruk about Huwawa's invincibility, they venture into the forest.
- Gilgamesh successfully defeats Huwawa, using an axe to break through the defenses of Huwawa's abode.
Chapter 4 Summary
- Ishtar, the goddess of love, proposes marriage to Gilgamesh, who brusquely declines by highlighting her previous romantic failures.
- Angered by the rejection, Ishtar asks Anu to release the Bull of Heaven; he reluctantly agrees after she threatens chaos.
- Enkidu suffers an injury during the battle against the Bull of Heaven, yet he and Gilgamesh ultimately defeat it.
- Following the victory, Enkidu dreams of a divine council discussing their fates, foreshadowing impending doom.
Chapter 5 Summary
- Enkidu experiences torment and illness as a result of his ominous dream.
- Gilgamesh desperately tries to save his friend, creating a statue as an offering to the gods, but it fails to avert Enkidu’s death.
- Heartbroken and in denial, Gilgamesh struggles to accept the loss and attempts futile measures to resurrect Enkidu.
Chapter 6 Summary
- Haunted by the fear of death, Gilgamesh seeks out Utnapishtim, the immortal figure blessed by the gods.
- He navigates through the Mountains of Mashu, gaining passage from the scorpion beings by revealing his friend’s death and his fears.
- After traversing 12 leagues of darkness, Gilgamesh reaches a stunning garden, symbolizing an escape from mortality.
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Description
This quiz covers the summaries of the first three chapters of the Epic of Gilgamesh. Participants will explore key plot points, character interactions, and themes, including the friendship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Test your knowledge on the significant events and character developments that take place in these foundational chapters.
