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The Epic of Gilgamesh
Literature
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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
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Context
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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
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Tablet 1 Quiz
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Tablet 1 Quiz
1
of 5
Who constructed the great city of Uruk?
The gods
Lady Wildcow Ninsun
Lugulbanda
Gilgamesh
2
of 5
What is Enkidu's purpose when Aruru initially creates him?
Stand up to Gilgamesh
Become the new king
Destroy city of Uruk
Kill Gilgamesh
3
of 5
What is Enkidu's most prominent physical feature?
His hairiness
His strong arms
His deformed face
His short stature
4
of 5
Why is Enkidu unable to return to his old life after sleeping with the prostitute?
He has become weaker
The animals reject him
His mind is awakened
All of the above
5
of 5
When Enkidu first meets Gilgamesh, what does Enkidu plan to do to him?
Assassinate him
Marry him
Challenge him to a strength contest
Steal his kingship
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