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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ishtar turn the shepherd into?
(a) A sheep
(b) A tree
(c) Dirt
(d) A Wolf

2. What is the name of the mountain to where Gilgamesh travels?
(a) Ninunia
(b) Mashu
(c) Shamun
(d) Enkidush

3. What will supposedly make Enkidu lose his power?
(a) Being seduced by a woman
(b) Having his hair cut
(c) Drinking wine
(d) Fighting a giant

4. Who does Gilgamesh ask to bring him a dream? Or another reference for Shamash?
(a) Ninsun
(b) Mountain
(c) Ocean
(d) Ea

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 week
(b) Twelve days
(c) A month and fifteen days
(d) Three weeks

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilgamesh do with his hair and clothes?

2. Humbaba's mouth and breath are like what?

3. Where is Gilgamesh speedily going?

4. How far down does the mountain reach?

5. How long does Gilgamesh stay awake?

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