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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who reminds Gilgamesh of his boast in Uruk?
(a) Ishtar
(b) Enkidu
(c) Ninsun
(d) Shamash

2. What do the people of Uruk do with the axe in Gilgamesh's dream?
(a) Bury it
(b) Celebrate around it
(c) Use it to kill Gilgamesh
(d) Throw it in the river

3. Where does Gilgamesh vow to throw Humbaba's body?
(a) In the river
(b) On the plain
(c) In Ishtar's castle
(d) At the gods

4. What other name does Enkidu call the courtesan?
(a) Ninsun
(b) Ishtar
(c) A prostitute
(d) A queen

5. In what river do the two men wash their hands?
(a) Nile
(b) Tigres
(c) Euphrates
(d) Urukali

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to contemplate their course of action and interpret Gilgamesh's dreams?

2. Gilgamesh raises his voice like what animal crying for her young?

3. How many layers of armor does Humbaba usually wear?

4. When Gilgamesh spurns Ishtar, from whom does the goddess ask for help?

5. How many layers of armor has Humbaba put on when Gilgamesh and Enkidu arrive at the gate to the forest?

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