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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Gilgamesh's mother pray to for protection for her son?
(a) The sun god
(b) Enkidu
(c) Humbaba
(d) The god of the forest

2. Gilgamesh thinks he is entitled to do what with new brides?
(a) Kiss them before the groom does
(b) Keep them as slaves
(c) Toast at their wedding
(d) Spend the night with them

3. What will supposedly make Enkidu lose his power?
(a) Fighting a giant
(b) Drinking wine
(c) Having his hair cut
(d) Being seduced by a woman

4. Where does Gilgamesh see the ax in his dream?
(a) The wilderness
(b) The temple
(c) His bedroom
(d) The marketplace

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does the journey to the Cedar Forest take?

2. Gilgamesh is ____________, while Enkidu is _____________.

3. Who does Gilgamesh ask to bring him a dream? Or another reference for Shamash?

4. Who do the elders send to protect Gilgamesh?

5. How many layers of armor does Humbaba usually wear?

(see the answer key)

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