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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Enkidu tell Gilgamesh is guarding the Cedar Forest?
(a) A demon named Humbaba
(b) The shepherds watch over the forest
(c) A great angel with a sword
(d) A pack of angry wolves

3. The elders tell Gilgamesh that he is young and __________ has carried him away in proposing to battle Humbaba.
(a) Enkidu's friendship
(b) His pride
(c) His heart
(d) His fear

4. Gilgamesh thinks he is entitled to do what with new brides?
(a) Spend the night with them
(b) Keep them as slaves
(c) Toast at their wedding
(d) Kiss them before the groom does

5. What is a talent?
(a) A unit of measure equalling about sixty pounds
(b) A unit for measuring length
(c) An ability a person has to perform well
(d) A type of sword

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ninsun?

2. Who do the elders counsel Gilgamesh to let lead the way?

3. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu first meet?

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

5. Why do the gods create Enkidu?

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