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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is another name for Humbaba?
(a) Watchman of the forest
(b) Shamash
(c) Enkidu
(d) Ninsun

2. What is the woman called who seduces Enkidu?
(a) The courtier
(b) The harlot
(c) Eanna
(d) The courtesan

3. What university in Pennsylvania owns a large portion of the Gilgamesh tablets?
(a) Temple University
(b) University of Pennsylvania
(c) University of Philadelphia
(d) Penn State University

4. The elders tell Gilgamesh that he is young and __________ has carried him away in proposing to battle Humbaba.
(a) His fear
(b) His pride
(c) Enkidu's friendship
(d) His heart

5. Who interprets Gilgamesh's dreams?
(a) Humbaba
(b) Shamash
(c) Enkidu
(d) The shepherds

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gilgamesh see the ax in his dream?

2. How many days would it take a mortal man to travel as far as Gilgamesh and Enkidu cover in fifty double hours?

3. What does Gilgamesh say will happen if Humbaba kills him?

4. How many layers of armor has Humbaba put on when Gilgamesh and Enkidu arrive at the gate to the forest?

5. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu first meet?

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