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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Epic of Gilgamesh - Standard version and Old Babylonian Version.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Shamash help Gilgamesh in his battle against Humbaba?
(a) Shamash convinces Humbaba that using weapons will be dishonorable to the gods.
(b) Shamash calls down the thirteen winds.
(c) Shamash subdues Humbaba.
(d) Shamash tricks Humbaba into looking the wrong way.

2. What tool is used within the introductions to help the reader understand the time line of these stories?
(a) The Abbreviations.
(b) The Chronological Chart.
(c) The Sigla.
(d) The Flow Chart.

3. Fill in the blank: The ancient civilization of these myths can be found between the Tigris and the _______.
(a) Euphrates.
(b) Nile.
(c) Indus.
(d) Amu Darya.

4. What is unique about the plant Gilgamesh retrieves from the Apsu?
(a) It is able to feed a small town for three months.
(b) It grants immortality.
(c) It is the only one of its kind in the world.
(d) It grants the finder a wish.

5. How many figures are contained within this book?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ancient text is not listed as having being inspired by these myths?

2. How does Ut-napishtium prove to Gilgamesh how many days the latter man slept?

3. What reason is given for parts of these myths being missing?

4. What does Atrahasis bring onto his boat besides people?

5. What facet of mankind annoys Ellil to the point where he nearly casts a plague upon them?

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