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

The Epic of Gilgamesh

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

Gilgamesh: Character Analysis CHARACTERS

Important Quotations Explained MAIN IDEAS

Themes MAIN IDEAS

Review Quiz FURTHER STUDY

Take a Study Break

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QUIZ: Are You a Hero, a Villain, or an Anti-Hero?

QUIZ: Is This a Mark Twain Quote or a Line from The Office?

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Pick 10 Books and We'll Guess Whether You're an Introvert or an Extrovert

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?