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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ishtar asks her father to give her ______________.
(a) The key to the underworld
(b) The bull of heaven
(c) Humbaba's soul
(d) An army

2. What does Ishtar say Gilgamesh's goats shall bear?
(a) Horns of gold
(b) Many offspring
(c) Twins
(d) Triplets

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What other people try to discourage Gilgamesh from undertaking his voyage to engage Humbaba?

2. Who appointed Humbaba protector of the forest?

3. What does Ishtar turn the gardener into?

4. What did Ishtar turn the shepherd into?

5. Who do the elders counsel Gilgamesh to let lead the way?

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