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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gilgamesh see the ax in his dream?
(a) His bedroom
(b) The marketplace
(c) The temple
(d) The wilderness

2. Why does Enkidu not like living in the city?
(a) Because he feels weak and idle
(b) Because he does not have a house of his own
(c) Because he misses the shepherds
(d) Because he prefers sleeping outside

3. From where does Gilgamesh's mother say his companion will come?
(a) The sky
(b) The river
(c) The wilderness
(d) The gods

4. What falls to the earth in Gilgamesh's dream?
(a) The stars
(b) A meteorite
(c) The sun
(d) A child

5. What does Gilgamesh's mother tell him the two dreams mean?
(a) That the city of Uruk will fall
(b) That his death is imminent
(c) That a companion is coming to help Gilgamesh
(d) That he will have a son

Short Answer Questions

1. What will supposedly make Enkidu lose his power?

2. What type of drink is Enkidu used to drinking?

3. Why do the gods create Enkidu?

4. How long are Enkidu and the woman together?

5. This person is created to keep Gilgamesh occupied.

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