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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the courtesan use to clothe Enkidu?
(a) Half of her own garment
(b) Leaves from the forest
(c) The skins of animals
(d) One of the shepherds cloaks

2. What animal did Enkidu chase on the steppe?
(a) A bear
(b) A fox
(c) A panther
(d) A wolf

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

4. What is the name of the city Gilgamesh builds?
(a) Ukur
(b) Urukali
(c) Ruku
(d) Uruk

5. What does the bull of heaven do on his third snort?
(a) Attack Enkidu
(b) Kill five hundred men
(c) Attack Gilgamesh
(d) Kill Ishtar

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Gilgamesh tell Enkidu's dream?

2. This person is created to keep Gilgamesh occupied.

3. How many days would it take a mortal man to travel as far as Gilgamesh and Enkidu cover in fifty double hours?

4. Enlil decrees that which man shall die?

5. What is another name for Humbaba?

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