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The Epic of Gilgamesh
Literature
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
Suggested Essay Topics
Teacher's Handbook
Further Study
Tablet 7 Quiz
Further Study
Tablet 7 Quiz
1
of 5
After defeating the bull, what does Enkidu see in his nightmare?
Gilgamesh backstabbing him
Gods debating his fate
Humbaba rising from dead
Ishtar slowly killing him
2
of 5
What does Gilgamesh promise to do to honor Enkidu after his death?
Live a wild life
Battle the gods
Expand his kingdom
Build a gold statue
3
of 5
As Enkidu slowly begins to die, how does he initially feel about those who took him out of the wild?
Eternally grateful
Angry and vengeful
Partially indebted
Indifferent
4
of 5
What does Shamash predict Gilgamesh will do after Enkidu's death?
Kill himself
Kill all the gods
Grievingly wander the earth
Become a tyrant again
5
of 5
Enkidu wishes he had died in what manner?
In battle
In arms of woman
By falling off cliff
By Gilgamesh's hand
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