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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Humbaba do to make Gilgamesh afraid?
(a) Roars
(b) Changes his face
(c) Spews fire
(d) Strikes him with a sword

4. How do Gilgamesh and Enkidu establish their friendship?
(a) By announcing their pact in formal court
(b) With a handshake
(c) With a kiss
(d) By drinking each other's blood

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who intercedes to help Gilgamesh overcome Humbaba?

2. Gilgamesh thinks he is entitled to do what with new brides?

3. What things do the shepherds teach Enkidu?

4. What falls to the earth in Gilgamesh's dream?

5. What is stilled into silence when the men behold the forest?

(see the answer key)

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