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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the city Gilgamesh builds?
(a) Uruk
(b) Urukali
(c) Ruku
(d) Ukur

2. Why does Enkidu go to a celebration in Uruk?
(a) To stop Gilgamesh from sleeping with a new bride
(b) To dance with the woman
(c) Because he wants to be part of the celebration
(d) To eat at the feast

3. How does Enkidu react to Gilgamesh's dreams?
(a) He says he fears they will come true
(b) He interprets them positively
(c) He has similar dreams
(d) He says they mean nothing

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

5. How many dreams does Gilgamesh have on the journey to the forest?
(a) Two
(b) Five
(c) None
(d) Three or Six

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the courtesan use to clothe Enkidu?

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

3. Who reminds Gilgamesh of his boast in Uruk?

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

5. What things do the shepherds teach Enkidu?

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