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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two things does Enkidu do that make him like a man?
(a) Kills a lion and drinks strong wine
(b) Cuts down the forest and kills the wolves
(c) Annoints his body with oil and puts on his garment
(d) Eats bread and sleeps with the woman

2. Shamash does not understand Enkidu's curse against who/what?
(a) The gate
(b) The trapper
(c) Gilgamesh
(d) The courtesan

3. What is made for Siduri?
(a) A golden mashing vat
(b) A golden statue
(c) A golden crown
(d) A golden garment

4. Gilgamesh refers to Enkidu as his friend and what?
(a) Younger brother
(b) Father
(c) Cousin
(d) Son

5. What is the chariot made of that Ishtar promises Gilgamesh?
(a) Lapis Lazuli and gold
(b) Iron Ore and Silver
(c) Silver and Gold
(d) Copper and Lapis

Short Answer Questions

1. What university in Pennsylvania owns a large portion of the Gilgamesh tablets?

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

3. What does the bull of heaven do on his third snort?

4. Which four gods argue over Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

5. Who dreams the night of the heroes feast?

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