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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Gilgamesh and Enkidu establish their friendship?
(a) By announcing their pact in formal court
(b) With a kiss
(c) By drinking each other's blood
(d) With a handshake

2. Where does Gilgamesh pour out his fine-meal?
(a) In the fire
(b) At the temple
(c) In the plain
(d) On the mountain

3. Gilgamesh is afraid he will die in what?
(a) Old age
(b) Disgrace
(c) A feast
(d) Battle

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

5. Where does Gilgamesh vow to throw Humbaba's body?
(a) On the plain
(b) In the river
(c) At the gods
(d) In Ishtar's castle

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the god to whom Ninsun prays?

4. By what phrase does Enkidu refer to Ninsun?

5. Who pulls Gilgamesh from under the toppled mountain in his dream?

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