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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of demons will pull Gilgamesh's chariot?
(a) Water
(b) Storm
(c) Wind
(d) Earth

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

3. Humbaba promises to be Gilgamesh's what if left alive?
(a) Shepherd
(b) Servant
(c) Best Friend
(d) Armorer

4. How does Gilgamesh know something is wrong with Enkidu?
(a) Enkidu cries
(b) Gilgamesh sees Enkidu pounding a wall
(c) Ninsun has a dream about Enkidu
(d) Enkidu tells Shamash

5. Where does Enkidu go in his dream?
(a) To the Cedar Forest
(b) To the house of Irkalla
(c) To live with the gods
(d) Back to the Shepherds

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the names of the two kings Enkidu identifies in the underworld?

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

3. Who arises to rob Gilgamesh in Line 7 of Column 2?

4. The tale of Gilgamesh is carved on what type of stone?

5. Which god does not want either man to die?

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