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The Epic of Gilgamesh
Literature
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 Quotations 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
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Tablets 11 and 12 Quiz
Tablets 11 and 12 Quiz
1
of 5
What is the true identity of the old man Gilgamesh encounters?
Sin
Shamash
Ishtar
Utnapishtim
2
of 5
What lie did Utnapishtim tell his people in order to get them to build his boat?
He is dying
His departure brings bounty
The gods need it
A war is coming
3
of 5
How does Utnapishtim test Gilgamesh’s worthiness to become a god?
No sleep for a week
Great duel
Complicated maze
Impossible test of intelligence
4
of 5
With his wife's encouragement, what consolation prize does Utnapishtim offer Gilgamesh?
Five extra days alive
A magical plant
An amazing boat
A grand fortune
5
of 5
According to Enkidu, how can one improve his standing in the world of the dead?
Make no friends
Build immense fortunes
Have more sons
Never get married
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Gilgamesh: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
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MAIN IDEAS
Themes
FURTHER STUDY
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