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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many layers of armor has Humbaba put on when Gilgamesh and Enkidu arrive at the gate to the forest?
(a) One
(b) Seven
(c) Ten
(d) Six

2. By what phrase does Enkidu refer to Ninsun?
(a) Queen of men
(b) Mighty princess
(c) Wild cow
(d) goddess of the sky

3. How do Gilgamesh and Enkidu establish their friendship?
(a) By drinking each other's blood
(b) With a handshake
(c) By announcing their pact in formal court
(d) With a kiss

4. Gilgamesh is afraid he will die in what?
(a) A feast
(b) Old age
(c) Battle
(d) Disgrace

5. Line 42 at the end of Tablet 4 is called what kind of line?
(a) A final-line
(b) A imaginary line
(c) A catch-line
(d) A culminating line

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Enkidu enters the underworld?

2. What does the variegated roller yell?

3. In Gilgamesh's second dream what does he see?

4. How does Gilgamesh say that Enkidu's paralysis will end?

5. Gilgamesh calls Enkidu his friend and what?

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