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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which god does not want either man to die?
(a) Shamash
(b) Anu
(c) Enlil
(d) Ea

2. What other people try to discourage Gilgamesh from undertaking his voyage to engage Humbaba?
(a) His mother
(b) The woman
(c) The shepherds
(d) The elders of Uruk

3. What is the name of the god to whom Ninsun prays?
(a) Shamash
(b) Egalmah
(c) Shamain
(d) Saecean

4. What does Ishtar say Gilgamesh's goats shall bear?
(a) Triplets
(b) Twins
(c) Many offspring
(d) Horns of gold

5. Why does Enkidu not like living in the city?
(a) Because he does not have a house of his own
(b) Because he misses the shepherds
(c) Because he feels weak and idle
(d) Because he prefers sleeping outside

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dreams the night of the heroes feast?

2. When Gilgamesh spurns Ishtar, from whom does the goddess ask for help?

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

4. How many goblets of strong drink does Enkidu drink after the courtesan teaches him to drink properly?

5. What is stilled into silence when the men behold the forest?

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