The Epic of Gilgamesh Quiz Questions | Quiz: Tablet 7

Quiz: Tablet 7

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Irkalla is the queen of what?
a) The underworld
b) The heavens
c) The sea
d) The forest

2. Enlil decrees that which man shall die?
a) The Shepherd
b) Ninsun
c) Gilgamesh
d) Enkidu

3. What presumably is written on the scribes tablet in the underworld?
a) Shamash's name
b) Enkidu's name
c) Gilgamesh's name
d) Utnapishtim's name

4. Gilgamesh is afraid he will die in what?
a) A feast
b) Disgrace
c) Old age
d) Battle

5. What happens to Enkidu after the gods fight?
a) He falls ill.
b) Gilgamesh kills him.
c) He is killed by wolves.
d) Ishtar murders him.

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer the question with a short answer.

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