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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the names of the two kings Enkidu identifies in the underworld?
(a) Ninsun and Sumuqan
(b) Etana and Sumuqan
(c) Etana and Enlil
(d) Sumuqan and Thorazi

2. What is another name for Humbaba?
(a) Watchman of the forest
(b) Shamash
(c) Ninsun
(d) Enkidu

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

4. How many hours do Gilgamesh and Enkidu walk in one day?
(a) twenty double hours
(b) thirty double hours
(c) twenty-five double hours
(d) Fifty double hours

5. Gilgamesh asks Shamash to give Enkidu what?
(a) A dream
(b) A wife
(c) Victory over Humbaba
(d) A kingdom of his own

Short Answer Questions

1. Shamash does not understand Enkidu's curse against who/what?

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

3. What does Enkidu forget when he is sitting before the courtesan?

4. What is another phrase for sleep?

5. How far do Gilgamesh and Enkidu walk each day?

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