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

2. How much of Gilgamesh is considered to be the mortal part?
(a) One third.
(b) One half.
(c) One fifth.
(d) One fourth.

3. What do Anu and Ellil agree to do for the other gods?
(a) Allow them to marry.
(b) Allow them to switch vocations.
(c) Lighten their workload.
(d) Share their power.

4. In terms of population control, what do the gods agree to do with women?
(a) Women will have to ask permission of the holy men to become pregnant.
(b) Women will only be able to have sex once a month.
(c) Women will have to pray to the gods to get pregnant.
(d) Not all women will be able to or allowed to give birth.

5. In the final tablet of the Epic of Gilgamesh, what does Enkidu offer to retrieve for Gilgamesh?
(a) A sword.
(b) Shamhat.
(c) A pomegranate seed.
(d) A toy.

Short Answer Questions

1. After seven years of famine, to what does mankind resort?

2. What god is sacrificed in order to create man?

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

4. What offer does Gilgamesh refuse from Ishtar?

5. What is the result of Enkidu and Gilgamesh's brutal battle?

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