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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Enkidu transformed into in order to journey to the underworld?
(a) A dog
(b) A wolf
(c) A bird
(d) A bear

2. What does Gilgamesh do with the horns of the bull of heaven?
(a) Hangs them in the temple
(b) Hangs them above the door to his palace
(c) Hangs them in his throne room
(d) Sacrifices them to Shamash

3. What does Enkidu forget when he is sitting before the courtesan?
(a) Where he was born
(b) Who his parents are
(c) His own name
(d) The courtesan's name

4. What falls to the earth in Gilgamesh's dream?
(a) The sun
(b) A child
(c) A meteorite
(d) The stars

5. Gilgamesh thinks he is entitled to do what with new brides?
(a) Spend the night with them
(b) Kiss them before the groom does
(c) Keep them as slaves
(d) Toast at their wedding

Short Answer Questions

1. Enlil decrees that which man shall die?

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

3. From where does Gilgamesh's mother say his companion will come?

4. Who is Ninsun?

5. How many dreams does Gilgamesh have on the journey to the forest?

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