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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Gilgamesh use to refer to Enkidu's death in line 13 of Column 2?
(a) Sleep
(b) Adventure
(c) Worry
(d) Sickness

2. Where does Gilgamesh vow to throw Humbaba's body?
(a) In the river
(b) In Ishtar's castle
(c) On the plain
(d) At the gods

3. What is the name of the barmaid who dwells by the sea?
(a) Suri
(b) Sidartha
(c) Suriana
(d) Siduri

4. To whom do the people of Uruk pray?
(a) Allah
(b) God
(c) Anubis
(d) Anu

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the gods create Enkidu?

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

3. What happens to those who go to the cedar forest?

4. Gilgamesh is now afraid of what?

5. What is the woman called who seduces Enkidu?

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