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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh's mother tell him the two dreams mean?
(a) That he will have a son
(b) That the city of Uruk will fall
(c) That his death is imminent
(d) That a companion is coming to help Gilgamesh

2. By what phrase does Enkidu refer to Ninsun?
(a) goddess of the sky
(b) Queen of men
(c) Wild cow
(d) Mighty princess

3. What happens to Enkidu's hand when he tries to open the gate?
(a) It is badly burned
(b) It falls off
(c) It is paralyzed
(d) It turns to stone

4. What is the name of the temple where Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to pray?
(a) Saechean
(b) Egalmah
(c) Ninsun
(d) Urukai

5. What does Enkidu forget when he is sitting before the courtesan?
(a) Where he was born
(b) The courtesan's name
(c) Who his parents are
(d) His own name

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the courtesan use to clothe Enkidu?

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

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

4. What do the axe and meteorite signify in relationship to Enkidu?

5. What happens to those who go to the cedar forest?

(see the answer key)

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