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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What things do the shepherds teach Enkidu?
(a) To tend sheep
(b) To eat, talk and behave as people in the city do
(c) To fight like a soldier
(d) To stalk and kill animals

3. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu first meet?
(a) In the woods
(b) In the temple
(c) At the marketplace
(d) At the river

4. Where is Enkidu raised?
(a) Uruk
(b) The wilderness
(c) In a city full of Gilgamesh's enemies
(d) With the gods

5. What is the name of the city Gilgamesh builds?
(a) Ukur
(b) Ruku
(c) Uruk
(d) Urukali

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a talent?

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

3. How long are Enkidu and the woman together?

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

5. From where does Gilgamesh's mother say his companion will come?

(see the answer key)

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