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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arises to rob Gilgamesh in Line 7 of Column 2?
(a) An evil foe
(b) Urshanabi
(c) Shamash
(d) The people of Uruk

2. What is the woman called who seduces Enkidu?
(a) Eanna
(b) The harlot
(c) The courtesan
(d) The courtier

3. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to contemplate their course of action and interpret Gilgamesh's dreams?
(a) The river
(b) The forest
(c) The plain
(d) The temple

4. Who reminds Gilgamesh of his boast in Uruk?
(a) Ninsun
(b) Shamash
(c) Enkidu
(d) Ishtar

5. Why does Enkidu go to a celebration in Uruk?
(a) Because he wants to be part of the celebration
(b) To eat at the feast
(c) To stop Gilgamesh from sleeping with a new bride
(d) To dance with the woman

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dreams the night of the heroes feast?

2. Where is Enkidu raised?

3. What do Gilgamesh and Enkidu do after killing the bull of heaven?

4. Who notices Gilgamesh's beauty after he has cleaned himself?

5. On what side did Gilgamesh give Enkidu a seat?

(see the answer key)

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