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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which four gods argue over Gilgamesh and Enkidu?
(a) Ea, Anu, Enlil and Shamash
(b) Ishtar, Anu, Anil, Shamash
(c) Shamash, Anu, Eamon, Ninsun
(d) Ea, Shamash, Enlil, Ninsun

2. How does Enkidu feel about the journey into the forest?
(a) He hopes to see the shepherds again.
(b) He is worried about the quest.
(c) He is excited to get out of Uruk.
(d) He plans to kill Humbaba himself.

3. What does Enkidu do with the animals he finds in the woods?
(a) Captures them to sell in the city
(b) Frees them from traps
(c) Kills them for the fur
(d) Teaches them to attack Gilgamesh

4. What is the chariot made of that Ishtar promises Gilgamesh?
(a) Copper and Lapis
(b) Iron Ore and Silver
(c) Silver and Gold
(d) Lapis Lazuli and gold

5. How does Gilgamesh finally know that Enkidu is dead?
(a) Enkidu's body begins to rot away.
(b) The animals come to eat the dead meat.
(c) Enkidu is dark and cannot hear Gilgamesh.
(d) The priests take Enkidu's body away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gilgamesh is ____________, while Enkidu is _____________.

2. Gilgamesh refers to Enkidu as his friend and what?

3. Who do the elders counsel Gilgamesh to let lead the way?

4. Enlil decrees that which man shall die?

5. When Enkidu curses the trapper, he wishes that his game will do what?

(see the answer key)

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