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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh say will happen if Humbaba kills him?
(a) Gilgamesh's name will live on forever.
(b) The people of Uruk will hunt down the demon.
(c) Enkidu will have to kill Humbaba.
(d) Gilgamesh will burn down the forest.

2. How far does Enkidu say the cedar forest extends?
(a) One hundred acres
(b) A thousand acres
(c) Ten thousand miles
(d) A distance of ten thousand double-hours

3. At what time of night does Gilgamesh awaken Enkidu to tell him about his dream?
(a) 1 AM
(b) Midnight
(c) 3 AM
(d) 2 AM

4. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to contemplate their course of action and interpret Gilgamesh's dreams?
(a) The river
(b) The temple
(c) The plain
(d) The forest

5. Who does Gilgamesh's mother pray to for protection for her son?
(a) Humbaba
(b) The sun god
(c) The god of the forest
(d) Enkidu

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Shamash does not understand Enkidu's curse against who/what?

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

4. What other people try to discourage Gilgamesh from undertaking his voyage to engage Humbaba?

5. Where does Gilgamesh pour out his fine-meal?

(see the answer key)

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