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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gilgamesh is ____________, while Enkidu is _____________.
(a) rash, humble
(b) A man, A woman
(c) young, old
(d) humble, rash

2. What falls to the earth in Gilgamesh's dream?
(a) The stars
(b) A child
(c) A meteorite
(d) The sun

3. What does Gilgamesh want to do in the Cedar Forest?
(a) Go hunting
(b) To meet the shepherds
(c) Cut down all the trees
(d) Learn to live with the animals like Enkidu

4. How long are Enkidu and the woman together?
(a) A fortnight
(b) One night
(c) An hour
(d) A week

5. Why does Enkidu not like living in the city?
(a) Because he prefers sleeping outside
(b) Because he feels weak and idle
(c) Because he misses the shepherds
(d) Because he does not have a house of his own

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Enkidu forget when he is sitting before the courtesan?

2. What does Enkidu have knowledge of after being with the woman?

3. Where does Gilgamesh see the ax in his dream?

4. How many goblets of strong drink does Enkidu drink after the courtesan teaches him to drink properly?

5. To whom do the people of Uruk pray?

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