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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
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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
Context Quiz
Further Study
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?
Gilgamesh is evil-natured
Gilgamesh is not royal
Gilgamesh is a woman
Gilgamesh is a historical figure
2
of 5
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
3
of 5
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
4
of 5
Which biblical character's story does The Epic of Gilgamesh most resemble?
Cain and Abel
Mary
Noah
Jericho
5
of 5
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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