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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many cubits high and wide is the boat Utnapishtim constructs?
(a) One hundred and twenty
(b) One hundred
(c) Twenty
(d) One hundred and twelve

3. In what river do the two men wash their hands?
(a) Urukali
(b) Euphrates
(c) Nile
(d) Tigres

4. Which god is said to have her throne in the Cedar Forest?
(a) Courtesan
(b) Irnini
(c) Ninsun
(d) Shamash

5. What does Enkidu wish he had done to the gate of the Cedar Forest?
(a) Burned it down
(b) Broke it down
(c) Never touched it
(d) Chopped it to pieces

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Gilgamesh and Enkidu fight?

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

3. Where does Gilgamesh see the ax in his dream?

4. To what does Gilgamesh compare Enkidu?

5. With whom does Enkidu live?

(see the answer key)

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