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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the eight winds do to Humbaba?
(a) Blow him to the underworld
(b) Blow him into the sea
(c) Immobilize him
(d) Blow down the trees on top of him

2. How many days does the journey to the Cedar Forest take?
(a) One month
(b) Six days
(c) Six months
(d) One week

3. What do the people of Uruk say about Enkidu when they first see him?
(a) He stronger than Gilgamesh.
(b) He is very hairy.
(c) He is taller than Gilgamesh.
(d) He is shorter than Gilgamesh.

4. Humbaba promises to be Gilgamesh's what if left alive?
(a) Best Friend
(b) Shepherd
(c) Servant
(d) Armorer

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Gilgamesh asks Shamash to give Enkidu what?

2. Who interprets Gilgamesh's dreams?

3. When Enkidu curses the trapper, he wishes that his game will do what?

4. How far does Enkidu say the cedar forest extends?

5. What is the woman called who seduces Enkidu?

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