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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who guards the mountain?
(a) Another demon like Humbaba
(b) The scorpion people
(c) A three headed dog
(d) A pack of werewolves

2. Who notices Gilgamesh's beauty after he has cleaned himself?
(a) Ishtar
(b) Humbaba
(c) Shamash
(d) Enkidu

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

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

5. Who is Utnapishtim?
(a) The Babylonian Noah
(b) The god of the moon
(c) The goddess of the sea
(d) The god of the underworld

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Gilgamesh and Enkidu do after killing the bull of heaven?

2. What is the name of the temple where Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to pray?

3. Who is Ninsun?

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

5. What did Ishtar turn the shepherd into?

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