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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the god to whom Ninsun prays?
(a) Saecean
(b) Shamash
(c) Shamain
(d) Egalmah

4. How long are Enkidu and the woman together?
(a) One night
(b) An hour
(c) A fortnight
(d) A week

5. Gilgamesh is ____________, while Enkidu is _____________.
(a) humble, rash
(b) young, old
(c) A man, A woman
(d) rash, humble

Short Answer Questions

1. In Gilgamesh's second dream what does he see?

2. What is the name of the temple where Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to pray?

3. What falls to the earth in Gilgamesh's dream?

4. Why do the gods create Enkidu?

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

(see the answer key)

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