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The Epic of Gilgamesh
Literature
Study Guide
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
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Tablet 1
Tablet 2
Tablets 3 and 4
Tablet 5
Tablet 6
Tablet 7
Tablets 8 and 9
Tablet 10
Tablets 11 and 12
Study Questions
Bibliography
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
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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