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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On what side did Gilgamesh give Enkidu a seat?
(a) In front of him
(b) The right
(c) Behind him
(d) The left

3. How far does Enkidu say the cedar forest extends?
(a) One hundred acres
(b) Ten thousand miles
(c) A thousand acres
(d) A distance of ten thousand double-hours

4. What does Ishtar turn the gardener into?
(a) A tree
(b) A mole
(c) A thorn brush
(d) A rose bush

5. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to contemplate their course of action and interpret Gilgamesh's dreams?
(a) The river
(b) The forest
(c) The temple
(d) The plain

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh see when he steps into the light?

2. Who does Gilgamesh's mother pray to for protection for her son?

3. Who dreams the night of the heroes feast?

4. Why does Gilgamesh tell the scorpion man he has come to Mashu?

5. What happens to Enkidu's hand when he tries to open the gate?

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