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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Enkidu tell Gilgamesh is guarding the Cedar Forest?
(a) A pack of angry wolves
(b) A demon named Humbaba
(c) The shepherds watch over the forest
(d) A great angel with a sword

2. What does Gilgamesh's mother tell him the two dreams mean?
(a) That he will have a son
(b) That the city of Uruk will fall
(c) That his death is imminent
(d) That a companion is coming to help Gilgamesh

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

4. Gilgamesh thinks he is entitled to do what with new brides?
(a) Keep them as slaves
(b) Kiss them before the groom does
(c) Toast at their wedding
(d) Spend the night with them

5. What will supposedly make Enkidu lose his power?
(a) Drinking wine
(b) Fighting a giant
(c) Having his hair cut
(d) Being seduced by a woman

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Enkidu go to a celebration in Uruk?

3. What does the courtesan use to clothe Enkidu?

4. With whom does Enkidu live?

5. What does Gilgamesh want to do in the Cedar Forest?

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