The Epic of Gilgamesh

Tablets 11 and 12 Quick Quiz

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What is the true identity of the old man Gilgamesh encounters?

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What lie did Utnapishtim tell his people in order to get them to build his boat?

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How does Utnapishtim test Gilgamesh’s worthiness to become a god?

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With his wife's encouragement, what consolation prize does Utnapishtim offer Gilgamesh?

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According to Enkidu, how can one improve his standing in the world of the dead?

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