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The Epic of Gilgamesh

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Tablet 10 Quiz

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1 of 5
When he reaches the tavern of Siduri, how does Gilgamesh appear?

Same as always
Especially handsome
Criminal-like
Completely weakened

2 of 5
In order to cross the water, Siduri recommends that Gilgamesh seek whom?

Ishtar
Urshanabi
Shamash
Sin

3 of 5
What is the result of Gilgamesh destroying the Stone Things and Urnu-snakes?

Urshanabi won't help him
He is eternally cursed
Voyage is more difficult
Urshanabi viciously attacks him

4 of 5
Before he can begin his journey across the water, what must Gilgamesh do?

Cut 120 poles
Fight a giant monster
Pay a great fine
Answer a complicated riddle

5 of 5
How does the old man waiting on shore for Gilgamesh view death?

As an escape for weak
As punishment for mortals
As a hypothetical possibility
As an inevitable destiny

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