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The Epic of Gilgamesh
Tablets 11 and 12 Quick Quiz
The Epic of Gilgamesh
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
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Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
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Analysis of Major Characters
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Tablet 1
Tablet 2
Tablets 3 and 4
Tablet 5
Tablet 6
Tablet 7
Tablets 8 and 9
Tablet 10
Tablets 11 and 12
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Tablets 11 and 12 Quiz
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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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