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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other people try to discourage Gilgamesh from undertaking his voyage to engage Humbaba?
(a) His mother
(b) The shepherds
(c) The woman
(d) The elders of Uruk

2. What is the chariot made of that Ishtar promises Gilgamesh?
(a) Silver and Gold
(b) Iron Ore and Silver
(c) Lapis Lazuli and gold
(d) Copper and Lapis

3. What is the name of the mountain to where Gilgamesh travels?
(a) Ninunia
(b) Mashu
(c) Enkidush
(d) Shamun

4. In what river do the two men wash their hands?
(a) Euphrates
(b) Urukali
(c) Tigres
(d) Nile

5. How does Gilgamesh know something is wrong with Enkidu?
(a) Gilgamesh sees Enkidu pounding a wall
(b) Enkidu tells Shamash
(c) Ninsun has a dream about Enkidu
(d) Enkidu cries

Short Answer Questions

1. Ishtar asks her father to give her ______________.

2. How many double hours does Gilgamesh travel before finding light?

3. Including animals, how many lovers does Gilgamesh say that Ishtar has had?

4. How do Gilgamesh and Enkidu establish their friendship?

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

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