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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Enkidu enters the underworld?
(a) He is sent to heaven.
(b) He is placed in chains.
(c) He is told to return to Uruk.
(d) He is taken away.

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

3. Who does Siduri think Gilgamesh is when she sees him?
(a) A god
(b) A criminal
(c) Gilgamesh
(d) A demon

4. What are the names of the two kings Enkidu identifies in the underworld?
(a) Etana and Sumuqan
(b) Etana and Enlil
(c) Ninsun and Sumuqan
(d) Sumuqan and Thorazi

5. What does Gilgamesh say will happen if Humbaba kills him?
(a) Enkidu will have to kill Humbaba.
(b) Gilgamesh will burn down the forest.
(c) The people of Uruk will hunt down the demon.
(d) Gilgamesh's name will live on forever.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh do before Shamash each time they stop?

2. How far down does the mountain reach?

3. On what side did Gilgamesh give Enkidu a seat?

4. What does Ishtar turn the gardener into?

5. How many poles does Gilgamesh use to push the boat across the sea?

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