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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many poles does Gilgamesh use to push the boat across the sea?
(a) One hundred and twenty
(b) Twelve
(c) Fifty
(d) One

2. Enkidu curses three people/things as he lies dying. Who are they?
(a) Gilgamesh, Ishtar, Ninsun
(b) The gate, the trapper, the courtesan
(c) The shepherds, Humbaba, the courtesan
(d) Shamash, Ninsun, Ishtar

3. Where does Enkidu go in his dream?
(a) To the house of Irkalla
(b) To live with the gods
(c) Back to the Shepherds
(d) To the Cedar Forest

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

5. What does Gilgamesh do before Shamash each time they stop?
(a) Offers a sacrifice
(b) Kneels to pray five times
(c) Drinks wine
(d) Digs a well

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the plant on the way to Uruk?

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

3. How many double hours does Gilgamesh travel before finding light?

4. How long are Enkidu and the woman together?

5. What is the plant supposed to do for Gilgamesh?

(see the answer key)

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