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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu first meet?
(a) In the temple
(b) At the marketplace
(c) In the woods
(d) At the river

2. Shamash does not understand Enkidu's curse against who/what?
(a) Gilgamesh
(b) The trapper
(c) The gate
(d) The courtesan

3. Where does Gilgamesh see the ax in his dream?
(a) The wilderness
(b) The temple
(c) The marketplace
(d) His bedroom

4. Who intercedes to help Gilgamesh overcome Humbaba?
(a) Ninsun
(b) Shamash
(c) Anu
(d) Enlil

5. What is another phrase for sleep?
(a) The long kiss goodnight
(b) The outpouring of the night
(c) The time of the gods
(d) The long goodbye

Short Answer Questions

1. Gilgamesh is afraid he will die in what?

2. How do Gilgamesh and Enkidu establish their friendship?

3. How many winds come against Humbaba?

4. What happens to Enkidu's hand when he tries to open the gate?

5. Humbaba's mouth and breath are like what?

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