Part 2: Epic Hero: Gilgamesh Answers

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What conclusion about Gilgamesh’s character can be drawn from this passage?

He embarks on a long, difficult journey.

He is a confident and compelling speaker.

He receives help from the supernatural.

He is a strong, courageous leader.

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What evidence from the passage best supports the conclusion that Gilgamesh is brave? Check all that apply.

“Gilgamesh felt his courage return”

“The monster let out a deafening cry”

“his roar boomed forth like a blast”

“the clouds turned back, a sulfurous fog”

“They charged at Humbaba”

Which statement best paraphrases evidence from the passage to support the conclusion?

Enkidu becomes too frightened to continue and abandons Gilgamesh.

Gilgamesh, sensing Enkidu’s fear, allows his friend to return home.

Gilgamesh proves that he is capable of killing the beast on his own.

Enkidu is afraid, but he is also convinced of Gilgamesh’s ability to defeat Humbaba.

Which statement best paraphrases evidence from the passage to support the conclusion?

The beast intends to kill Gilgamesh and Enkidu, but they are not scared.

Gilgamesh’s reaction to Humbaba is misunderstood as fear.

Humbaba is so terrifying that Gilgamesh is momentarily paralyzed with fear.

Humbaba speaks as though he is stronger than Gilgamesh, but the reader knows he is not.

Which sentence best explains how the illustration connects to the point?

Enkidu fears for Gilgamesh because he thinks that Humbaba will overpower him.

Gilgamesh is too vain to listen to his friend’s advice.

Enkidu tries to frighten Gilgamesh because he wants to fight the beast and be the hero.

Even Enkidu pleads Gilgamesh to reconsider, but Gilgamesh is too brave to back down.

Which sentence best explains how the illustration relates to the point?

Gilgamesh overcomes his fear despite Humbaba’s ferocity.

Gilgamesh is worried about what will happen to him.

Humbaba is not scary enough to deter Gilgamesh.

Gilgamesh is most concerned with protecting Enkidu.

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