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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Gilgamesh begin mourning for Enkidu?
(a) At noon
(b) At sunset
(c) At midnight
(d) At morning's first glimmer

2. What does Enkidu throw at Ishtar?
(a) A spear
(b) The bull's horns
(c) The bull's right thigh
(d) The bull's heart

3. What two things does Enkidu do that make him like a man?
(a) Kills a lion and drinks strong wine
(b) Annoints his body with oil and puts on his garment
(c) Cuts down the forest and kills the wolves
(d) Eats bread and sleeps with the woman

4. The elders tell Gilgamesh that he is young and __________ has carried him away in proposing to battle Humbaba.
(a) His heart
(b) Enkidu's friendship
(c) His pride
(d) His fear

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Gilgamesh ask to bring him a dream? Or another reference for Shamash?

2. What do the people of Uruk say about Enkidu when they first see him?

3. What other name does Enkidu call the courtesan?

4. Who is Ninsun?

5. What does Gilgamesh see when he steps into the light?

(see the answer key)

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