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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Enkidu do after talking with Shamash?
(a) Changes the courtesan's curse into a blessing
(b) Cries
(c) Curses Shamash
(d) Dies

2. Gilgamesh's dreams are a realization of his personal what?
(a) Fears
(b) Hopes for the future
(c) curse put on him by the woman
(d) knowledge given by the gods

3. What is the name of the temple where Gilgamesh and Enkidu go to pray?
(a) Saechean
(b) Ninsun
(c) Egalmah
(d) Urukai

4. How does Gilgamesh check to see if Enkidu is still alive?
(a) Touches his heart
(b) Checks his temperature
(c) Looks in his eyes
(d) Feels for breath

5. How long are Enkidu and the woman together?
(a) An hour
(b) A fortnight
(c) A week
(d) One night

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reminds Gilgamesh of his boast in Uruk?

2. Who dreams the night of the heroes feast?

3. What does Enkidu tell Gilgamesh is guarding the Cedar Forest?

4. What does Enkidu wish he had done to the gate of the Cedar Forest?

5. What is the name of the city on the Euphrates where the gods lived?

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