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The Epic of Gilgamesh
Literature
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Summary
Plot Overview
Summary and Analysis
Tablet I
Tablet II
Tablets III and IV
Tablet V
Tablet VI
Tablet VII
Tablets VIII and IX
Tablet X
Tablets XI and XII
Characters
Character List
Gilgamesh
Enkidu
Utnapishtim
Siduri
Main Ideas
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Tablet 1
Tablet 2
Tablets 3 and 4
Tablet 5
Tablet 6
Tablet 7
Tablets 8 and 9
Tablet 10
Tablets 11 and 12
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
At the beginning of the story, from what does Gilgamesh suffer most?
Stupidity
Exhaustion
Immoderation
Weakness
2
of 5
What realization finally helps Gilgamesh become a better king?
He is mortal
He is greatly powerful
His subjects have feelings
He is near-godly
3
of 5
Which of the following best describes Enkidu's view of the injustice in Uruk?
He doesn't understand it
He thinks it's necessary
He simply follows Gilgamesh
He feels it keenly
4
of 5
What understanding allows Utnapishtim to "see life"?
Life is contained within individuals
Life extends beyond individuals
Even gods are mortal
Immortality is within reach
5
of 5
What does Siduri try to teach Gilgamesh to do?
Find a loving wife
Cherish worldly pleasures
Escape the gods' wrath
Become immortal
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