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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Gilgamesh and Enkidu fight?
(a) They become friends because they are equals.
(b) Enkidu kills Gilgamesh.
(c) Enkdiu takes the new bride for himself.
(d) Gilgamesh kills Enkidu.

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

3. How many goblets of strong drink does Enkidu drink after the courtesan teaches him to drink properly?
(a) Ten
(b) Two
(c) Sixteen
(d) Seven

4. What things do the shepherds teach Enkidu?
(a) To stalk and kill animals
(b) To eat, talk and behave as people in the city do
(c) To tend sheep
(d) To fight like a soldier

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the people of Uruk say about Enkidu when they first see him?

2. What two things does Enkidu do that make him like a man?

3. What will supposedly make Enkidu lose his power?

4. Why does Enkidu go to a celebration in Uruk?

5. This person is created to keep Gilgamesh occupied.

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