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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Enkidu's hand when he tries to open the gate?
(a) It falls off
(b) It is paralyzed
(c) It turns to stone
(d) It is badly burned

2. What does Gilgamesh want to do in the Cedar Forest?
(a) Cut down all the trees
(b) Go hunting
(c) To meet the shepherds
(d) Learn to live with the animals like Enkidu

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

4. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu first meet?
(a) At the marketplace
(b) At the river
(c) In the temple
(d) In the woods

5. In Gilgamesh's second dream what does he see?
(a) An axe
(b) An angel
(c) A burning bush
(d) A lion

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh's mother tell him the two dreams mean?

2. How many layers of armor does Humbaba usually wear?

3. Humbaba's mouth and breath are like what?

4. Who reminds Gilgamesh of his boast in Uruk?

5. What does Enkidu tell Gilgamesh is guarding the Cedar Forest?

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