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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. After the death of Enkidu, for what does a grieving Gilgamesh seek?
(a) Immortality.
(b) Enkidu's family.
(c) Marriage to Ishtar.
(d) A goddess's support.

2. How does Ellil first punish mankind in the story of Atrahasis?
(a) He ignores their prayers for children.
(b) He unleashes the Sebitti.
(c) He sends a flood.
(d) He orders a drought.

3. What reason is given for parts of these myths being missing?
(a) The pottery had been shattered.
(b) The tablets were partially destroyed.
(c) The tapestries had been partially burned.
(d) Some of the paintings were missing.

4. From which civilization do these myths originate?
(a) Greece.
(b) Mesopotamia.
(c) Rome.
(d) China.

5. What does Enki give Belet-ili?
(a) Clay.
(b) Rock.
(c) Wood.
(d) Sand.

Short Answer Questions

1. On their journey to the Pine Forest, what plagues Gilgamesh?

2. What mercy does Ea grant to Gilgamesh in response to the man's prayers?

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

4. What unique feature does this book use to help the reader understand these stories?

5. What reason does Ut-napishtium (or Atrahasis) give Gilgamesh for why only he is allowed to be immortal?

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