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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the gods create Enkidu?
(a) To balance Gilgamesh's weaknesses
(b) To spend time with the woman
(c) To rule Uruk
(d) To kill Gilgamesh

2. What happens to those who go to the cedar forest?
(a) The gate burns them
(b) Humbaba eats them
(c) Weakness overtakes them
(d) They are turned to stone

3. Who do the elders counsel Gilgamesh to let lead the way?
(a) The shepherds
(b) The gods
(c) The animals
(d) Enkidu

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

5. How many layers of armor has Humbaba put on when Gilgamesh and Enkidu arrive at the gate to the forest?
(a) Six
(b) Seven
(c) One
(d) Ten

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Enkidu have knowledge of after being with the woman?

2. What is a recension?

3. Where is Enkidu raised?

4. In Gilgamesh's second dream what does he see?

5. How many days would it take a mortal man to travel as far as Gilgamesh and Enkidu cover in fifty double hours?

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