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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Enkidu go to a celebration in Uruk?
(a) To stop Gilgamesh from sleeping with a new bride
(b) To dance with the woman
(c) Because he wants to be part of the celebration
(d) To eat at the feast

2. What happens to Enkidu after the gods fight?
(a) He is killed by wolves.
(b) Ishtar murders him.
(c) Gilgamesh kills him.
(d) He falls ill.

3. What does Gilgamesh do before Shamash each time they stop?
(a) Offers a sacrifice
(b) Kneels to pray five times
(c) Drinks wine
(d) Digs a well

4. What is the name of the god to whom Ninsun prays?
(a) Shamain
(b) Shamash
(c) Saecean
(d) Egalmah

5. Who interprets Gilgamesh's dreams?
(a) Enkidu
(b) Shamash
(c) The shepherds
(d) Humbaba

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Gilgamesh and Enkidu establish their friendship?

2. Gilgamesh's dreams are a realization of his personal what?

3. What happens to those who go to the cedar forest?

4. What does Gilgamesh want to do in the Cedar Forest?

5. What does Enkidu tell Gilgamesh is guarding the Cedar Forest?

(see the answer key)

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