Tablet IV: The Journey to the Forest of Cedar

How far did Gilgamesh and Enkidu travel before their first stop to eat?

• 200 miles

• 1000 miles

• 400 miles

• 600 miles

What ritual did Gilgamesh perform on the mountain?

• He built a shelter

• He drew a circle with flour

• He made an offering of flour

• He prayed for victory

What did Enkidu do to help Gilgamesh receive a dream?

• He drew a map

• He hunted for food

• He built a shelter and prayed

• He sang a song

What did Gilgamesh's first dream symbolize according to Kanu?

• The protection by Shamash

• The threat of Humbaba

• An impending victory

• A forthcoming storm

What was the interpretation of the dream involving a storm and blazing Cedars?

• A call for more sacrifices

• A sign of defeat

• A warning to retreat

• A sign of victory

How does Enkidu react to Humbaba's roar?

• He becomes more courageous

• He reassures Gilgamesh

• He is struck with fear

• He plans a new strategy

What advice does Shamash give to Gilgamesh regarding the battle with Humbaba?

• To pray for more divine signs

• To retreat and plan another strategy

• To attack immediately

• To wait for Humbaba at the forest edge

What is the significance of the protective auras of Humbaba as described in the narrative?

• They are unimportant in the battle

• They weaken as he moves deeper into the forest

• They strengthen as he moves deeper into the forest

• They disappear when he roars

What does the repeated sequence of travel, prayer, sleep, and dream signify in Gilgamesh's journey?

• His growing fear

• His detachment from ordinary life

• His increasing strength

• His doubts about the journey

What role does Enkidu play in Gilgamesh's journey?

• He is responsible for navigation

• He is a critic of Gilgamesh

• He is a guide and reassurer

• He is mainly a follower