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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who appointed Humbaba protector of the forest?
(a) Anu
(b) Shamash
(c) Ninsun
(d) Enlil

2. Which god is said to have her throne in the Cedar Forest?
(a) Courtesan
(b) Ninsun
(c) Shamash
(d) Irnini

3. How does Gilgamesh say that Enkidu's paralysis will end?
(a) By bathing in the Euphrates river
(b) By sacrificing to Shamash
(c) If they go into the forest together
(d) By killing Humbaba

4. What things do the shepherds teach Enkidu?
(a) To stalk and kill animals
(b) To eat, talk and behave as people in the city do
(c) To fight like a soldier
(d) To tend sheep

5. What does Gilgamesh do before Shamash each time they stop?
(a) Kneels to pray five times
(b) Digs a well
(c) Offers a sacrifice
(d) Drinks wine

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time of night does Gilgamesh awaken Enkidu to tell him about his dream?

2. What is stilled into silence when the men behold the forest?

3. What does Gilgamesh say will happen if Humbaba kills him?

4. What happens when Enkidu enters the underworld?

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

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