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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Gilgamesh begin mourning for Enkidu?
(a) At midnight
(b) At morning's first glimmer
(c) At noon
(d) At sunset

3. What is the name of the gardener with whom Ishtar falls in love?
(a) Ishullanu
(b) Ishtari
(c) Illani
(d) Illanu

4. Who pulls Gilgamesh from under the toppled mountain in his dream?
(a) A wolf
(b) Shamash
(c) Enkidu
(d) A unique man

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Enkidu's hand when he tries to open the gate?

2. What is another name for Humbaba?

3. Humbaba's mouth and breath are like what?

4. Who arises to rob Gilgamesh in Line 7 of Column 2?

5. Which four gods argue over Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

(see the answer key)

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