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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Enkidu feel about the journey into the forest?
(a) He is excited to get out of Uruk.
(b) He is worried about the quest.
(c) He plans to kill Humbaba himself.
(d) He hopes to see the shepherds again.

3. What type of demons will pull Gilgamesh's chariot?
(a) Wind
(b) Storm
(c) Earth
(d) Water

4. What is the name of the gardener with whom Ishtar falls in love?
(a) Ishtari
(b) Ishullanu
(c) Illanu
(d) Illani

5. Who dreams the night of the heroes feast?
(a) Gilgamesh
(b) Ishtar
(c) The shepherds
(d) Enkidu

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gilgamesh spurns Ishtar, from whom does the goddess ask for help?

2. What does the bull of heaven do on his third snort?

3. Who notices Gilgamesh's beauty after he has cleaned himself?

4. What is the name of the mountain to where Gilgamesh travels?

5. What is the chariot made of that Ishtar promises Gilgamesh?

(see the answer key)

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