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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ishtar turn the shepherd into?
(a) A tree
(b) A sheep
(c) A Wolf
(d) Dirt

2. What is another name for the cedar forest?
(a) The dwelling place of the gods
(b) The end of the world
(c) Utnapishtim's stronghold
(d) The home of Shamash

3. What is the name of the city Gilgamesh builds?
(a) Ruku
(b) Ukur
(c) Urukali
(d) Uruk

4. How many pits did Ishtar dig for the lion?
(a) Ten
(b) Fifty
(c) Seven and yet seven
(d) Forty

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Gilgamesh asks Shamash to give Enkidu what?

2. Where is Enkidu raised?

3. This person is created to keep Gilgamesh occupied.

4. What does Ishtar say Gilgamesh's goats shall bear?

5. Where will Gilgamesh live after Enkidu's burial?

(see the answer key)

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