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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the temple where Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to pray?
(a) Saechean
(b) Ninsun
(c) Urukai
(d) Egalmah

2. How many dreams does Gilgamesh have on the journey to the forest?
(a) Two
(b) None
(c) Three or Six
(d) Five

3. What do the people of Uruk say about Enkidu when they first see him?
(a) He is shorter than Gilgamesh.
(b) He is very hairy.
(c) He is taller than Gilgamesh.
(d) He stronger than Gilgamesh.

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

5. What does Gilgamesh do before Shamash each time they stop?
(a) Drinks wine
(b) Offers a sacrifice
(c) Kneels to pray five times
(d) Digs a well

Short Answer Questions

1. By what phrase does Enkidu refer to Ninsun?

2. Who appointed Humbaba protector of the forest?

3. What word does Gilgamesh use to refer to Enkidu's death in line 13 of Column 2?

4. What happens when Gilgamesh and Enkidu fight?

5. Which four gods argue over Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

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