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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Gilgamesh know something is wrong with Enkidu?
(a) Ninsun has a dream about Enkidu
(b) Gilgamesh sees Enkidu pounding a wall
(c) Enkidu cries
(d) Enkidu tells Shamash

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The elders tell Gilgamesh that he is young and __________ has carried him away in proposing to battle Humbaba.

2. Who appointed Humbaba protector of the forest?

3. What two things does Enkidu do that make him like a man?

4. Why does Enkidu not like living in the city?

5. What university in Pennsylvania owns a large portion of the Gilgamesh tablets?

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