The Epic of Gilgamesh: Tablets 11 and 12 Quiz: Quick Quiz

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

Sin
Shamash
Ishtar
Utnapishtim

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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

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

No sleep for a week
Great duel
Complicated maze
Impossible test of intelligence

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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

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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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Tablets 11 and 12 Quiz

1 of 5
What is the true identity of the old man Gilgamesh encounters?

2 of 5
What lie did Utnapishtim tell his people in order to get them to build his boat?

3 of 5
How does Utnapishtim test Gilgamesh's worthiness to become a god?

4 of 5
With his wife's encouragement, what consolation prize does Utnapishtim offer Gilgamesh?

5 of 5
According to Enkidu, how can one improve his standing in the world of the dead?

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1 of 5 What is the true identity of the old man Gilgamesh encounters?

2 of 5 What lie did Utnapishtim tell his people in order to get them to build his boat?

3 of 5 How does Utnapishtim test Gilgamesh's worthiness to become a god?

4 of 5 With his wife's encouragement, what consolation prize does Utnapishtim offer Gilgamesh?

5 of 5 According to Enkidu, how can one improve his standing in the world of the dead?

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1 of 5
What is the true identity of the old man Gilgamesh encounters?

2 of 5
What lie did Utnapishtim tell his people in order to get them to build his boat?

3 of 5
How does Utnapishtim test Gilgamesh's worthiness to become a god?

4 of 5
With his wife's encouragement, what consolation prize does Utnapishtim offer Gilgamesh?

5 of 5
According to Enkidu, how can one improve his standing in the world of the dead?