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The Epic of Gilgamesh
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1
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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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