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The Epic of Gilgamesh
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Study Guide
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
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
Glossary of Literary Terms
How to Cite This SparkNote
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Further Study
Tablets 3 and 4 Quiz
Further Study
Tablets 3 and 4 Quiz
1
of 5
How do the elders of the city initially react to Gilgamesh's plan to invade Humbaba's forest?
They are appalled
They encourage him
They are elated
They are terrified
2
of 5
What advice do the elders give to Gilgamesh in order to ensure his safety in defeating Humbaba?
Sneak through the forest
Strike Humbaba between eyes
Don't involve the gods
Let Enkidu help you
3
of 5
What happens after Gilgamesh's mother adopts Enkidu?
Enkidu gets married
Gilgamesh becomes very angry
An erotic ritual begins
Shamash smites Gilgamesh's mother
4
of 5
In their first three days of travel toward the forest, how much distance do Gilgamesh and Enkidu cover?
2 miles
45 miles
450 miles
4500 miles
5
of 5
On their way to face Humbaba, how do Gilgamesh and Enkidu feel?
Completely confident
Completely distraught
Incredibly depressed
Occasionally uncertain
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