The Epic of Gilgamesh: Context Quiz: Quick Quiz

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In which of the following ways does the hero of The Epic of Gilgamesh differ from the heroes of Greek or Celtic mythology?

Gilgamesh is evil-natured
Gilgamesh is not royal
Gilgamesh is a woman
Gilgamesh is a historical figure

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The historical king Gilgamesh is best known for which of the following feats?

Raising walls of Uruk
Defeating enemy clan
Massacring millions
Finding lost treasure

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When Assyria collapsed, what happened to the story of Gilgamesh?

It lived on successfully
It grew in popularity
It was forgotten completely
It maintained minor fame

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Which biblical character's story does The Epic of Gilgamesh most resemble?

Cain and Abel
Mary
Noah
Jericho

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Which of the following best describes the overarching internal struggle Gilgamesh faces within the story?

Understanding meaning of love
Reconciling his mortality
Following orders of God
Forgiving his brother

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Context Quiz

1 of 5
In which of the following ways does the hero of The Epic of Gilgamesh differ from the heroes of Greek or Celtic mythology?

2 of 5
The historical king Gilgamesh is best known for which of the following feats?

3 of 5
When Assyria collapsed, what happened to the story of Gilgamesh?

4 of 5
Which biblical character's story does The Epic of Gilgamesh most resemble?

5 of 5
Which of the following best describes the overarching internal struggle Gilgamesh faces within the story?

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1 of 5 In which of the following ways does the hero of The Epic of Gilgamesh differ from the heroes of Greek or Celtic mythology?

2 of 5 The historical king Gilgamesh is best known for which of the following feats?

3 of 5 When Assyria collapsed, what happened to the story of Gilgamesh?

4 of 5 Which biblical character's story does The Epic of Gilgamesh most resemble?

5 of 5 Which of the following best describes the overarching internal struggle Gilgamesh faces within the story?

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Character List CHARACTERS

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Important Quotations Explained MAIN IDEAS

Themes MAIN IDEAS

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Take a Study Break

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1 of 5
In which of the following ways does the hero of The Epic of Gilgamesh differ from the heroes of Greek or Celtic mythology?

2 of 5
The historical king Gilgamesh is best known for which of the following feats?

3 of 5
When Assyria collapsed, what happened to the story of Gilgamesh?

4 of 5
Which biblical character's story does The Epic of Gilgamesh most resemble?

5 of 5
Which of the following best describes the overarching internal struggle Gilgamesh faces within the story?