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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This person is created to keep Gilgamesh occupied.
(a) Anuk
(b) Allah
(c) Enkidu
(d) Gilganu

2. Humbaba's mouth and breath are like what?
(a) A cave and hell
(b) Death and thunder
(c) Fire and death
(d) Fire and Lightening

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

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

5. By what phrase does Enkidu refer to Ninsun?
(a) goddess of the sky
(b) Wild cow
(c) Queen of men
(d) Mighty princess

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Enkidu have knowledge of after being with the woman?

3. How does Gilgamesh say that Enkidu's paralysis will end?

4. What is the name of the god to whom Ninsun prays?

5. Why does Enkidu go to a celebration in Uruk?

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