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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many days would it take a mortal man to travel as far as Gilgamesh and Enkidu cover in fifty double hours?
(a) A month and fifteen days
(b) Twelve days
(c) A week
(d) Three weeks

3. Who does Gilgamesh's mother pray to for protection for her son?
(a) The sun god
(b) Humbaba
(c) Enkidu
(d) The god of the forest

4. Who reminds Gilgamesh of his boast in Uruk?
(a) Ninsun
(b) Shamash
(c) Enkidu
(d) Ishtar

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) Eats bread and sleeps with the woman
(d) Kills a lion and drinks strong wine

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interprets Gilgamesh's dreams?

2. Line 42 at the end of Tablet 4 is called what kind of line?

3. How many days does the journey to the Cedar Forest take?

4. Who do the elders counsel Gilgamesh to let lead the way?

5. What does Enkidu do with the animals he finds in the woods?

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