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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gilgamesh tell the scorpion man he has come to Mashu?
(a) To seek his own death
(b) To speak of matters of life and death
(c) To swim impossible seas
(d) To climb Mashu

2. How far do Gilgamesh and Enkidu walk each day?
(a) 50 miles
(b) 100 miles
(c) As far as another man would walk in a month
(d) 15 miles

3. Gilgamesh is afraid he will die in what?
(a) Old age
(b) Disgrace
(c) Battle
(d) A feast

4. What is the woman called who seduces Enkidu?
(a) The harlot
(b) The courtier
(c) Eanna
(d) The courtesan

5. How does Gilgamesh check to see if Enkidu is still alive?
(a) Looks in his eyes
(b) Touches his heart
(c) Checks his temperature
(d) Feels for breath

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh put over Enkidu when he is dead?

2. How far down does the mountain reach?

3. What happens to Enkidu after the gods fight?

4. Why does Enkidu not like living in the city?

5. What do the people of Uruk say about Enkidu when they first see him?

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