Question: how does utnapishtim test gilgamesh?
Answer: Utnapishtim tells Gilgamesh the story of the flood—how the gods met in council and decided to destroy humankind. ... When Gilgamesh insists that he be allowed to live forever, Utnapishtim gives him a test. If you think you can stay alive for eternity, he says, surely you can stay awake for a week.