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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What university in Pennsylvania owns a large portion of the Gilgamesh tablets?
(a) University of Philadelphia
(b) Temple University
(c) Penn State University
(d) University of Pennsylvania

2. How many days does the journey to the Cedar Forest take?
(a) One week
(b) Six months
(c) Six days
(d) One month

3. What two things does Enkidu do that make him like a man?
(a) Cuts down the forest and kills the wolves
(b) Kills a lion and drinks strong wine
(c) Annoints his body with oil and puts on his garment
(d) Eats bread and sleeps with the woman

4. This person is created to keep Gilgamesh occupied.
(a) Anuk
(b) Gilganu
(c) Enkidu
(d) Allah

5. What is the woman called who seduces Enkidu?
(a) Eanna
(b) The courtier
(c) The harlot
(d) The courtesan

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Enkidu's hand when he tries to open the gate?

2. How far do Gilgamesh and Enkidu walk each day?

3. What is another name for Humbaba?

4. Humbaba's mouth and breath are like what?

5. How many dreams does Gilgamesh have on the journey to the forest?

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