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The Epic of Gilgamesh

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Tablet 5 Quiz

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1 of 5
While in Humbaba's forest, what do Gilgamesh and Enkidu offer Shamash?

Roses
Flour
Water
Blood

2 of 5
During his first nightmare in the forest, what happens to Gilgamesh?

A mountain falls on him
Humbaba kills him
The gods smite him
Enkidu becomes sick

3 of 5
How does Enkidu interpret Gilgamesh's bad dreams?

Totally unimportant
Simply Gilgamesh's imagination
Foreboding and scary
Positive and even fortunate

4 of 5
What is the explanation for Gilgamesh's nightmares?

Humbaba's terror-inducing garments
Humbaba's mind-control powers
Shamash's anger against Gilgamesh
Enkidu's wild-mannered ways

5 of 5
How do Gilgamesh and Enkidu, respectively, react to Humbaba's desperate pleas?

Somewhat compassionate and pitiless
Ruthless and ruthless
Angry and compassionate
Despairing and happy

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