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Read the point that is being made and the illustration that follows it.Point: Gilgamesh is a strong warrior who triumphs in battle.Illustration: As the two men leave the forest and float down the river, Gilgamesh carries the head of Humbaba.

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The two men build a raft, and Enkidu steers because Gilgamesh is holding Humbaba’s head.
B
Gilgamesh holds Humbaba’s head to signal his ultimate defeat of the beast Humbaba and, thus, his strength.
C
This proves that Gilgamesh is courageous because he does not fear revenge from those close to Humbaba.
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Enkidu and Gilgamesh likely take the beast’s head to prove to everyone that he is actually dead.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh said, "Courage, dear brother,this is no time to give in to fear.We have come so far, across so many mountains,and our journey is about to reach its goal.”

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Gilgamesh commands Enkidu to stay strong because they are about to reach the end of their long journey.
B
Gilgamesh encourages Enkidu by reminding him that they have traveled a long way and are very close to achieving their goal.
C
Gilgamesh tells Enkidu to have courage because they will definitely win after the horrific things they have endured.
D
Gilgamesh tries to inspire Enkidu by reminding him that they have had to cross many mountains to get where they are.
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Read the point that is being made and the illustration that follows it.Point: Gilgamesh is a courageous leader.Illustration: Enkidu is frightened of Humbaba and wants to turn back, but he tells Gilgamesh, "You go into the dreadful forest, you kill Humbaba and win the fame.”

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Enkidu also tells Gilgamesh that he “will return now to great-walled Uruk” and that all men will know he has been a coward.
B
Although Enkidu fears for his own life, he is thoughtless and does not necessarily fear for the lives of others.
C
Enkidu is deeply fearful of Humbaba, and he strongly believes that Gilgamesh has the courage and ability to defeat Humbaba alone.
D
This proves that Enkidu does not believe that anyone can defeat Humbaba, even if he thinks Gilgamesh should at least try.
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What evidence from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best supports the conclusion that Gilgamesh is an epic hero? Select 3 options.

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Gilgamesh said, “Courage, dear brother, / this is no time to give in to fear.”
B
Dread surged through Gilgamesh, terror flooded / his muscles, his heart froze, his mouth went dry, / his legs shook, his feet were rooted to the ground.
C
Gilgamesh felt his courage return. / They charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls.
D
Gilgamesh dropped his axe, appalled. / Enkidu said, “Courage, dear friend, / Close your ears to Humbaba’s curses.”
E
He yelled, he lifted / his massive axe, he swung it, it tore / into Humbaba’s neck
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Read a student’s analysis of Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh is an epic hero partly because he is a strong, effective leader who believes in teamwork. For example, when Enkidu expresses fear about continuing on the journey, Gilgamesh tells Enkidu that he needs help killing Humbaba and encourages him to persevere. Moved by the speech, Enkidu decides to continue on with the mission.

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an introductory statement of the point that is being made
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an example to illustrate the point being made in the paragraph
C
the explanation that connects the point to the examples provided
D
the student’s opinion of the author of Gilgamesh’s choice of words
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh said, "Courage, dear brother,this is no time to give in to fear.We have come so far, across so many mountains,and our journey is about to reach its goal.You were raised in the wild, with your own handsyou have killed marauding lions and wolves,you are brave, your heart has been tested in combat.Though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble,you are a warrior, you know what to do.Shout out your battle-cry, let your voice poundlike a kettle drum. Let your heart inspire youto be joyous in battle, to forget about death.If we help each other and fight side by side,we will make a lasting name for ourselves, we will stamp our fame on men’s minds forever.”

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Gilgamesh said, “Courage, dear brother, / this is no time to give in to fear. / We have come so far, across so many mountains”
B
You were raised in the wild, with your own hands / you have killed marauding lions and wolves, / you are brave, your heart has been tested in combat.
C
Though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble, / you are a warrior, you know what to do.
D
If we help each other and fight side by side, / we will make a lasting name for ourselves, / we will stamp our fame on men’s minds forever.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh, hearing his beloved friend,came to himself. He yelled, he liftedhis massive axe, he swung it, it toreinto Humbaba’s neck, the bloodshot out, again the axe bit fleshand bone, the monster staggered, his eyesrolled, and at the axe’s third stroke he toppled like a cedar and crashed to the ground.

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compassionate because he listens to his friend.
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strong because he is triumphant in battle.
C
practical because he does what it takes to survive.
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confident because he takes unnecessary risks.
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Read the point and the chart below.Point: Gilgamesh has the bravery and strength to triumph in battle.Which statement best completes the blank in this chart?

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Gilgamesh yells, lifts his massive axe, and swings it aggressively at Humbaba’s neck three times.
B
Humbaba suffers great blood loss before staggering and toppling to the ground like a cedar tree.
C
Gilgamesh fiercely attacks Humbaba repeatedly with his axe until the monster topples and crashes to the ground.
D
Humbaba is severely injured by the attack, as evidenced by the fact that the axe cut through flesh and bone.
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