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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
Full Book Quiz
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
Tablet 2 Quiz
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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CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Gilgamesh: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Important Quotations Explained
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
FURTHER STUDY
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