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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 Enkidu forget when he is sitting before the courtesan?
(a) Where he was born
(b) His own name
(c) Who his parents are
(d) The courtesan's name

2. What does Gilgamesh say will happen if Humbaba kills him?
(a) The people of Uruk will hunt down the demon.
(b) Enkidu will have to kill Humbaba.
(c) Gilgamesh will burn down the forest.
(d) Gilgamesh's name will live on forever.

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

4. What is the name of the mountain to where Gilgamesh travels?
(a) Mashu
(b) Enkidush
(c) Shamun
(d) Ninunia

5. What presumably is written on the scribes tablet in the underworld?
(a) Utnapishtim's name
(b) Gilgamesh's name
(c) Shamash's name
(d) Enkidu's name

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another phrase for sleep?

2. Who does Gilgamesh's mother pray to for protection for her son?

3. Why does Gilgamesh say his appearance is so ragged?

4. Who interprets Gilgamesh's dreams?

5. What does Gilgamesh see when he steps into the light?

(see the answer key)

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