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The Epic of Gilgamesh
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1
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Which of the following most accurately describes the mortality of Gilgamesh?
Fully godly
Two-thirds god
Half god
Fully mortal
2
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In relation to Gilgamesh, what did Enkidu initially aspire to become?
Gilgamesh's soulmate
Gilgamesh's closest advisor
Gilgamesh's fiercest rival
Gilgamesh's successor
3
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Which of the following best captures what the prostitute Shamhat represents within the story?
Sensuous refinements of culture
Uncontrollable desires of nature
Pitfalls of civilized life
Savage barbarity of nature
4
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What is the translation of Utnapishtim's name into English?
He Who Conquered Death
He Who Saved Humanity
He Who Knows Time
He Who Saw Life
5
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Who helps Gilgamesh discover the magical plant that brings youth?
Utnapishtim
Enkidu
Utnapishtim's wife
Urshanabi
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