Part 1: Epic Poetry: Gilgamesh Answers

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Totalitarian governments are characterized by extreme nationalism, or the belief that

A
all nations should belong to an international organization.
B
all nations are of equal importance.
C
one’s country is inferior to other countries.
D
one’s country is superior to other countries.
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Why is repetition an important part of an epic's structure? Select 4 options.

A
It allows poets to remember and retell the poem.
B
It introduces additional themes.
C
It helps the audience absorb the poem.
D
It distracts from the main idea.
E
It creates a rhythmic pattern.
F
It emphasizes important ideas.
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The US became involved in World War II to oppose the aggression of

A
the Axis powers, including Japan, Germany, and Italy.
B
the Chinese region of Manchuria.
C
the Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia.
D
the Allied powers, including Great Britain and France.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.At four hundred miles they stopped to eat,at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.They had traveled for just three days and nights,a six weeks' journey for ordinary men.When the sun was setting, they dug a well,they filled their waterskins with fresh water,Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop,he poured out flour as an offering and said,"Mountain, bring me a favorable dream."

A
a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure
B
a journey filled with many challenges
C
a vast setting of distant landscapes
D
supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
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The form of government in Germany under Adolf Hitler can best be described as

A
democratic
B
capitalist
C
totalitarian
D
multiparty
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Which best defines the word repetition in epic poetry?

A
the recurrence of words and phrases for a specific effect
B
the duplication of main ideas for development
C
the reproduction of images for emphasis
D
the reappearance of characters for a surprise reaction
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Under a totalitarian form of government, citizens lack the civil liberties that citizens under democratic governments enjoy. As an example, there is no right to

A
support their government.
B
attend school.
C
exercise freedom of speech.
D
join the armed forces.
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Which of these are elements of an epic poem’s structure and style? Select 4 options.

A
the use of poetic verse throughout the epic
B
a narrative voice that tells the story
C
the use of prose in some passages
D
short descriptions
E
elevated, or eloquent, style
F
compelling speeches
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,the dream you had is a favorable one.The eagle that you saw, with a lion's head,stands for Humbaba. Though it dived straight toward youand terrifying flames shot from its mouth,nothing could cause you harm. The young manwho came to your rescue was our lord, Shamash.He will stand beside us when the monster attacks.Whatever happens, we will prevail."

A
The difficult journey that Gilgamesh must undertake causes him to feel defeated.
B
The vast landscape that Gilgamesh must travel through adds tension to the plot.
C
The intervention of the supernatural gives Gilgamesh hope that he will defeat Humbaba.
D
The narrative voice of the epic poem makes it difficult for the audience to relate to Gilgamesh.

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