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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 9.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In what river do the two men wash their hands?
(a) Urukali
(b) Tigres
(c) Nile
(d) Euphrates
2. When Gilgamesh spurns Ishtar, from whom does the goddess ask for help?
(a) Enkidu
(b) Her parents, Anu and Antum
(c) Shamash
(d) Humbaba
3. How many days does the journey to the Cedar Forest take?
(a) One week
(b) Six months
(c) One month
(d) Six days
4. To whom does Gilgamesh address his lamentions?
(a) Ninsun
(b) The elders
(c) Enlil
(d) Shamash
5. What is another name for the cedar forest?
(a) The dwelling place of the gods
(b) The end of the world
(c) The home of Shamash
(d) Utnapishtim's stronghold
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the variegated roller yell?
2. What word does Gilgamesh use to refer to Enkidu's death in line 13 of Column 2?
3. Which four gods argue over Gilgamesh and Enkidu?
4. What happens to Enkidu's hand when he tries to open the gate?
5. How many pits did Ishtar dig for the lion?
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