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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where will Gilgamesh live after Enkidu's burial?
(a) He will live in the cedar forest.
(b) He will roam the desert.
(c) He will stay with the shepherds.
(d) He will live in the temple.

2. Why do the gods create Enkidu?
(a) To balance Gilgamesh's weaknesses
(b) To rule Uruk
(c) To kill Gilgamesh
(d) To spend time with the woman

3. What does Gilgamesh put over Enkidu when he is dead?
(a) A veil like a bride
(b) A wolf pelt
(c) Fir branches
(d) A royal cloak

4. What does Enkidu throw at Ishtar?
(a) The bull's right thigh
(b) The bull's horns
(c) The bull's heart
(d) A spear

5. What happens when Enkidu enters the underworld?
(a) He is told to return to Uruk.
(b) He is placed in chains.
(c) He is sent to heaven.
(d) He is taken away.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many double hours does Gilgamesh travel before finding light?

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

3. When does Gilgamesh begin mourning for Enkidu?

4. Gilgamesh is afraid he will die in what?

5. What is the name of the mountain to where Gilgamesh travels?

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