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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many goblets of strong drink does Enkidu drink after the courtesan teaches him to drink properly?
(a) Seven
(b) Two
(c) Ten
(d) Sixteen

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

3. What does the bull of heaven do on his third snort?
(a) Kill five hundred men
(b) Attack Gilgamesh
(c) Kill Ishtar
(d) Attack Enkidu

4. Who reminds Gilgamesh of his boast in Uruk?
(a) Ninsun
(b) Enkidu
(c) Ishtar
(d) Shamash

5. How does Gilgamesh check to see if Enkidu is still alive?
(a) Checks his temperature
(b) Touches his heart
(c) Looks in his eyes
(d) Feels for breath

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom do the people of Uruk pray?

2. How many days does the journey to the Cedar Forest take?

3. What is the name of the mountain to where Gilgamesh travels?

4. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu first meet?

5. How many dreams does Gilgamesh have on the journey to the forest?

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