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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. This person is created to keep Gilgamesh occupied.
(a) Gilganu
(b) Enkidu
(c) Allah
(d) Anuk

5. Where does Gilgamesh see the ax in his dream?
(a) The marketplace
(b) The temple
(c) His bedroom
(d) The wilderness

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the people of Uruk say about Enkidu when they first see him?

2. What do the axe and meteorite signify in relationship to Enkidu?

3. With whom does Enkidu live?

4. What type of drink is Enkidu used to drinking?

5. The tale of Gilgamesh is carved on what type of stone?

(see the answer key)

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