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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Gilgamesh's mother pray to for protection for her son?
(a) The sun god
(b) Enkidu
(c) The god of the forest
(d) Humbaba

3. This person is created to keep Gilgamesh occupied.
(a) Gilganu
(b) Enkidu
(c) Anuk
(d) Allah

4. What happens when Enkidu enters the underworld?
(a) He is told to return to Uruk.
(b) He is taken away.
(c) He is sent to heaven.
(d) He is placed in chains.

5. What does Humbaba do to make Gilgamesh afraid?
(a) Changes his face
(b) Roars
(c) Strikes him with a sword
(d) Spews fire

Short Answer Questions

1. How many hours do Gilgamesh and Enkidu walk in one day?

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

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

4. What is the name of the god to whom Ninsun prays?

5. Enlil decrees that which man shall die?

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