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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Gilgamesh's mother say his companion will come?
(a) The sky
(b) The gods
(c) The river
(d) The wilderness

2. Why does Enkidu go to a celebration in Uruk?
(a) To dance with the woman
(b) To stop Gilgamesh from sleeping with a new bride
(c) To eat at the feast
(d) Because he wants to be part of the celebration

3. What is a recension?
(a) A period of extreme famine
(b) A time of economic depression
(c) A time when water recedes after a flood
(d) A revision of a text

4. With whom does Enkidu live?
(a) A pack of wolves
(b) A group of shepherds
(c) The gods
(d) The woman

5. What is the name of the city Gilgamesh builds?
(a) Ukur
(b) Uruk
(c) Ruku
(d) Urukali

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Enkidu forget when he is sitting before the courtesan?

2. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu first meet?

3. How does Gilgamesh know something is wrong with Enkidu?

4. Who appointed Humbaba protector of the forest?

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

(see the answer key)

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