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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Enkidu react to Gilgamesh's dreams?
(a) He says he fears they will come true
(b) He has similar dreams
(c) He interprets them positively
(d) He says they mean nothing

2. At what time of night does Gilgamesh awaken Enkidu to tell him about his dream?
(a) 2 AM
(b) Midnight
(c) 1 AM
(d) 3 AM

3. Why does Enkidu not like living in the city?
(a) Because he does not have a house of his own
(b) Because he misses the shepherds
(c) Because he prefers sleeping outside
(d) Because he feels weak and idle

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

5. What is another phrase for sleep?
(a) The time of the gods
(b) The long kiss goodnight
(c) The long goodbye
(d) The outpouring of the night

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the temple where Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to pray?

2. What does the courtesan use to clothe Enkidu?

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

4. Where does Gilgamesh see the ax in his dream?

5. What university in Pennsylvania owns a large portion of the Gilgamesh tablets?

(see the answer key)

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