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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to those who go to the cedar forest?
(a) The gate burns them
(b) Weakness overtakes them
(c) They are turned to stone
(d) Humbaba eats them

2. What is the woman called who seduces Enkidu?
(a) The courtesan
(b) Eanna
(c) The courtier
(d) The harlot

3. Gilgamesh's dreams are an example of what kind of narrative technique?
(a) Characterization
(b) Style
(c) Theme
(d) Foreshadowing

4. Gilgamesh's dreams are a realization of his personal what?
(a) curse put on him by the woman
(b) Hopes for the future
(c) knowledge given by the gods
(d) Fears

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Gilgamesh ask to bring him a dream? Or another reference for Shamash?

3. How many hours do Gilgamesh and Enkidu walk in one day?

4. How does Enkidu feel about the journey into the forest?

5. How many layers of armor does Humbaba usually wear?

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