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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Gilgamesh's mother pray to for protection for her son?
(a) The god of the forest
(b) Humbaba
(c) The sun god
(d) Enkidu

2. How long does Gilgamesh have to stay awake in order to become immortal?
(a) Seven days and Seven nights
(b) Six days and seven nights
(c) One month
(d) Forty days and Forty nights

3. How many pits did Ishtar dig for the lion?
(a) Ten
(b) Fifty
(c) Forty
(d) Seven and yet seven

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

5. Who is Utnapishtim?
(a) The god of the underworld
(b) The goddess of the sea
(c) The Babylonian Noah
(d) The god of the moon

Short Answer Questions

1. What three birds does Utnapishtim send out to see if the water has gone down?

2. To whom do the people of Uruk pray?

3. What is the name of the barmaid who dwells by the sea?

4. Gilgamesh asks Shamash to give Enkidu what?

5. How do Gilgamesh and Enkidu establish their friendship?

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