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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ninsun?
(a) Enkidu's wife
(b) Enkidu's mother
(c) Gilgamesh's mother
(d) Gilgamesh's wife

2. Who do the elders counsel Gilgamesh to let lead the way?
(a) The gods
(b) The shepherds
(c) The animals
(d) Enkidu

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

4. In Gilgamesh's second dream what does he see?
(a) An angel
(b) A lion
(c) An axe
(d) A burning bush

5. The tale of Gilgamesh is carved on what type of stone?
(a) Iron Ore
(b) Lapis
(c) Quartz
(d) Copper

Short Answer Questions

1. Gilgamesh is ____________, while Enkidu is _____________.

2. What is a recension?

3. Gilgamesh thinks he is entitled to do what with new brides?

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

5. What university in Pennsylvania owns a large portion of the Gilgamesh tablets?

(see the answer key)

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