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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. In what modern country can the ancient civilization of these myths be found?
(a) Afghanistan.
(b) Syria.
(c) Iraq.
(d) Iran.

2. What does Gilgamesh use to cross over the deadly water past the mountains and darkness?
(a) Three hundred wooden poles.
(b) A giant leaf.
(c) He simply swims it without taking a single breath the entire time.
(d) A boat made from rocks.

3. What is the result of Enkidu and Gilgamesh's brutal battle?
(a) Gilgamesh is felled by Enkidu and pledges his servitude to him.
(b) They become friends.
(c) They become enemies.
(d) Enkidu falls and becomes Gilgamesh's servant.

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

5. What mercy does Ea grant to Gilgamesh in response to the man's prayers?
(a) He allows Gilgamesh to marry.
(b) He allows Enkidu to return from the underworld.
(c) He allows Gilgamesh to become immortal.
(d) He allows Enkidu to bid Gilgamesh a final farewell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What offer does Gilgamesh refuse from Ishtar?

2. How long does Enki believe the flood will last?

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

4. What tool, in this book, explains how these myths came about?

5. In what tradition where these myths originally related?

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