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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which god is angered because Utnapishtim survived the deluge?
(a) Anu
(b) Shamash
(c) Ea
(d) Enlil

2. Why does Enkidu not like living in the city?
(a) Because he feels weak and idle
(b) Because he misses the shepherds
(c) Because he prefers sleeping outside
(d) Because he does not have a house of his own

3. What does Ishtar say Gilgamesh's goats shall bear?
(a) Horns of gold
(b) Triplets
(c) Twins
(d) Many offspring

4. What is another name for the cedar forest?
(a) The dwelling place of the gods
(b) The home of Shamash
(c) The end of the world
(d) Utnapishtim's stronghold

5. How many days would it take a mortal man to travel as far as Gilgamesh and Enkidu cover in fifty double hours?
(a) A month and fifteen days
(b) A week
(c) Three weeks
(d) Twelve days

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Gilgamesh address his lamentions?

2. What type of drink is Enkidu used to drinking?

3. Who intercedes to help Gilgamesh overcome Humbaba?

4. Who pulls Gilgamesh from under the toppled mountain in his dream?

5. Including animals, how many lovers does Gilgamesh say that Ishtar has had?

(see the answer key)

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