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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 subdues Humbaba.
(b) Shamash tricks Humbaba into looking the wrong way.
(c) Shamash calls down the thirteen winds.
(d) Shamash convinces Humbaba that using weapons will be dishonorable to the gods.

2. What happens to the plant Gilgamesh took from the Apsu?
(a) It is stolen by a snake.
(b) It is stolen by Ishtar.
(c) It is eaten by Gilgamesh in a trick from Ishtar.
(d) It is lost in a storm.

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

4. What reasons does Enki give for instructing Antrahasis to build his boat?
(a) He wanted to be sure that there would still be life on earth.
(b) He was asked to intervene by Belet-ili.
(c) He wanted to humiliate Ellil.
(d) He wanted to be sure that the new race of humans would worship him.

5. On their journey to the Pine Forest, what plagues Gilgamesh?
(a) Illness.
(b) Terrible dreams.
(c) Locusts.
(d) Demons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What goddess is said to have been the mother of Gilgamesh?

2. What reason is given for the myths of this book being the basis of stories for other cultures?

3. What biblical character is similar to Atrahasis?

4. What does Enki give Belet-ili?

5. What do Anu and Ellil agree to do for the other gods?

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