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The Epic of Gilgamesh
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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 Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
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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
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How to Write Literary Analysis
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Further Study
Tablet 2 Quiz
Further Study
Tablet 2 Quiz
1
of 5
Which of the following best describes how Enkidu develops at the shepherd's camp?
He officially rejects humanity
He grows despicably mean
His ego shrinks greatly
He further embraces humanity
2
of 5
How does Enkidu react to finding out about Gilgamesh's indulgence with new brides?
He is impressed
He is jealous
He is enraged
He is deeply saddened
3
of 5
How do the people of Uruk receive Enkidu?
They hail him as a champion
They don't react strongly
They scoff at his ignorance
They view him as threat
4
of 5
After Gilgamesh defeats Enkidu physically, what do the two men do?
Reaffirm their enemy status
Immediately become friends
Decide to fight again
Stab each other
5
of 5
For what purpose do Gilgamesh and Enkidu finally decide to battle Humbaba?
To satiate their desires
To secure their fame
To determine new king
To improve their bond
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