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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gilgamesh is ____________, while Enkidu is _____________.
(a) rash, humble
(b) humble, rash
(c) young, old
(d) A man, A woman

2. With whom does Enkidu live?
(a) The gods
(b) A group of shepherds
(c) A pack of wolves
(d) The woman

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

4. What happens when Gilgamesh and Enkidu fight?
(a) Enkidu kills Gilgamesh.
(b) Gilgamesh kills Enkidu.
(c) They become friends because they are equals.
(d) Enkdiu takes the new bride for himself.

5. Line 42 at the end of Tablet 4 is called what kind of line?
(a) A final-line
(b) A culminating line
(c) A imaginary line
(d) A catch-line

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does Gilgamesh's mother say his companion will come?

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

3. How many layers of armor has Humbaba put on when Gilgamesh and Enkidu arrive at the gate to the forest?

4. Gilgamesh thinks he is entitled to do what with new brides?

5. What type of drink is Enkidu used to drinking?

(see the answer key)

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