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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Enkidu feel about the journey into the forest?
(a) He is worried about the quest.
(b) He plans to kill Humbaba himself.
(c) He is excited to get out of Uruk.
(d) He hopes to see the shepherds again.

3. How far do Gilgamesh and Enkidu walk each day?
(a) As far as another man would walk in a month
(b) 15 miles
(c) 50 miles
(d) 100 miles

4. The tale of Gilgamesh is carved on what type of stone?
(a) Copper
(b) Quartz
(c) Iron Ore
(d) Lapis

5. Humbaba's mouth and breath are like what?
(a) Fire and death
(b) Death and thunder
(c) Fire and Lightening
(d) A cave and hell

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does the journey to the Cedar Forest take?

2. This person is created to keep Gilgamesh occupied.

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

4. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu first meet?

5. What do the people of Uruk do with the axe in Gilgamesh's dream?

(see the answer key)

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