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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh see when he steps into the light?
(a) The underworld
(b) Enkidu
(c) A beautiful garden
(d) The top of the mountain

2. What happens when Gilgamesh and Enkidu fight?
(a) Gilgamesh kills Enkidu.
(b) They become friends because they are equals.
(c) Enkdiu takes the new bride for himself.
(d) Enkidu kills Gilgamesh.

3. Who intercedes to help Gilgamesh overcome Humbaba?
(a) Anu
(b) Enlil
(c) Shamash
(d) Ninsun

4. Where is Enkidu raised?
(a) The wilderness
(b) Uruk
(c) In a city full of Gilgamesh's enemies
(d) With the gods

5. What does Enkidu wish he had done to the gate of the Cedar Forest?
(a) Chopped it to pieces
(b) Never touched it
(c) Burned it down
(d) Broke it down

Short Answer Questions

1. Enkidu curses three people/things as he lies dying. Who are they?

2. Who did Gilgamesh get to kiss Enkidu's feet?

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

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

5. How many double hours does Gilgamesh travel before finding light?

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