Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh, at first, is

• kind
• arrogant
• wimpy
• good

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Gilgamesh is an unusual character because he is 

• strong
• tall
• handsome
• 2/3's god, 1/3 man

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Enkidu is

• the Wild Man
• the Thief
• the Wrestler
• the Fraud

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A long poem about a hero and his culture and the history of a nation is called 

• Epic
• Oral tradition
• Fresco
• Short story

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Gilgamesh is the king of 

• Uruk
• Sumer
• Tigris
• Egypt

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Who was the guardian of the Cedar Forest?

• Enkidu
• Shamhat
• Humbaba
• Aruru

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The character Gilgamesh is based on a real person

• True

• False

• I don't care

Enkidu is Gilgamesh's enemy at first

• True

• False

• if only

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Why did the gods send Enkidu to Gilgamesh's lands?

• They were happy with Gilgamesh and his rule.

• They were angry with Gilgamesh and his rule

• They were curious as to how Gilgamesh would solve the problem of Enkidu.

• They were bored and were seeking entertainment.

What happens when Enkidu and Gilgamesh fight?

• They fight to a tie and the become best friends

• They end up destroying the city of Uruk

• Enkidu kills Gilgmesh

• They both end up dying in the fight

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