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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a talent?
(a) A unit for measuring length
(b) An ability a person has to perform well
(c) A type of sword
(d) A unit of measure equalling about sixty pounds

2. What does Gilgamesh see when he steps into the light?
(a) Enkidu
(b) The top of the mountain
(c) A beautiful garden
(d) The underworld

3. Who does Gilgamesh's mother pray to for protection for her son?
(a) The sun god
(b) Enkidu
(c) The god of the forest
(d) Humbaba

4. The elders tell Gilgamesh that he is young and __________ has carried him away in proposing to battle Humbaba.
(a) His fear
(b) His pride
(c) His heart
(d) Enkidu's friendship

5. Who guards the mountain?
(a) The scorpion people
(b) A pack of werewolves
(c) Another demon like Humbaba
(d) A three headed dog

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the chariot made of that Ishtar promises Gilgamesh?

3. What is the name of the god to whom Ninsun prays?

4. What did Ishtar turn the shepherd into?

5. How far does Enkidu say the cedar forest extends?

(see the answer key)

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