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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the courtesan use to clothe Enkidu?
(a) Leaves from the forest
(b) One of the shepherds cloaks
(c) The skins of animals
(d) Half of her own garment

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the woman called who seduces Enkidu?

2. What does Gilgamesh say will happen if Humbaba kills him?

3. What happens to those who go to the cedar forest?

4. Who do the elders send to protect Gilgamesh?

5. With whom does Enkidu live?

(see the answer key)

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