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

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 do the axe and meteorite signify in relationship to Enkidu?
(a) They are elements of the relationship between Enkidu and Gilgamesh
(b) They are weapons Gilgamesh will use to destroy Uruk
(c) They are weapons Enkidu will use to kill Gilgamesh
(d) They predict how he will die

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

4. What is the name of the temple where Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to pray?
(a) Saechean
(b) Urukai
(c) Ninsun
(d) Egalmah

5. What two things does Enkidu do that make him like a man?
(a) Cuts down the forest and kills the wolves
(b) Annoints his body with oil and puts on his garment
(c) Kills a lion and drinks strong wine
(d) Eats bread and sleeps with the woman

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Gilgamesh's mother pray to for protection for her son?

2. With whom does Enkidu live?

3. What things do the shepherds teach Enkidu?

4. How does Enkidu feel about the journey into the forest?

5. What is a recension?

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