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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the axe and meteorite signify in relationship to Enkidu?
(a) They predict how he will die
(b) They are weapons Enkidu will use to kill Gilgamesh
(c) They are elements of the relationship between Enkidu and Gilgamesh
(d) They are weapons Gilgamesh will use to destroy Uruk

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

4. Who is Ninsun?
(a) Gilgamesh's mother
(b) Gilgamesh's wife
(c) Enkidu's wife
(d) Enkidu's mother

5. The tale of Gilgamesh is carved on what type of stone?
(a) Copper
(b) Lapis
(c) Iron Ore
(d) Quartz

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the city Gilgamesh builds?

2. What will supposedly make Enkidu lose his power?

3. What is a recension?

4. Gilgamesh's dreams are an example of what kind of narrative technique?

5. Who do the elders counsel Gilgamesh to let lead the way?

(see the answer key)

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