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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gilgamesh is ____________, while Enkidu is _____________.
(a) rash, humble
(b) young, old
(c) A man, A woman
(d) humble, rash

2. Gilgamesh asks Shamash to give Enkidu what?
(a) A kingdom of his own
(b) A dream
(c) Victory over Humbaba
(d) A wife

3. How far does Enkidu say the cedar forest extends?
(a) Ten thousand miles
(b) A thousand acres
(c) One hundred acres
(d) A distance of ten thousand double-hours

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

5. What happens to Enkidu's hand when he tries to open the gate?
(a) It turns to stone
(b) It is badly burned
(c) It is paralyzed
(d) It falls off

Short Answer Questions

1. This person is created to keep Gilgamesh occupied.

2. Gilgamesh refers to Enkidu as his friend and what?

3. Gilgamesh is now afraid of what?

4. Enkidu curses three people/things as he lies dying. Who are they?

5. What happens to those who go to the cedar forest?

(see the answer key)

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