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Part 3: Writing to Analyze the Epic Hero in Gilgamesh — Quiz Answers

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Read the point and the quoted evidence. Point Gilgamesh has the bravery and strength to triumph in battle. Quoted Evidence He yelled, he lifted his massive axe, he swung it, it tore into Humbaba’s neck, the blood shot out, again the axe bit flesh and bone, the monster staggered, his eyes rolled, and at the axe’s third stroke he toppled like a cedar and crashed to the ground. Which statement is the best paraphrased evidence?

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Gilgamesh fiercely attacks Humbaba repeatedly with his axe until the monster topples and crashes to the ground.
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Humbaba suffers great blood loss before staggering and toppling to the ground like a cedar tree.
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Gilgamesh yells, lifts his massive axe, and swings it aggressively at Humbaba’s neck three times.
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Humbaba is severely injured by the attack, as evidenced by the fact that the axe cut through flesh and bone.
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The P.I.E. strategy for developing a body paragraph of an essay states that one should first make a point, then illustrate that point with examples, and finally conclude with an explanation

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of how the illustration is connected to the point being made.
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of why the author chose to include that particular example.
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from a reliable source to support the point that is being made.
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from another essay written about the same piece of literature.
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Read the point and the quoted evidence. Point Gilgamesh believes in the power of supernatural forces. Quoted Evidence Gilgamesh stopped. He was trembling. Tears flowed down his cheeks. “O Shamash,” he cried, “protect me on this dangerous journey. Remember me, help me, hear my prayer.” Which statement is the best paraphrased evidence?

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Gilgamesh is scared about his dangerous journey, and he has no idea where to turn for help aside from the gods.
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Believing that Shamash is the most powerful god, Gilgamesh cries and begs him for help on the journey.
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Frightened by what he faces, Gilgamesh pleads to the god Shamash to protect him on this dangerous journey.
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So frightened that he is trembling and crying, Gilgamesh prays fervently for anyone to hear and protect him.
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What evidence from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best supports the conclusion that Gilgamesh is an epic hero? Choose three correct answers.

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Gilgamesh said, “Courage, dear brother, / this is no time to give in to fear.”
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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.
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Gilgamesh felt his courage return. / They charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls.
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Gilgamesh dropped his axe, appalled. / Enkidu said, “Courage, dear friend, / Close your ears to Humbaba’s curses.”
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He yelled, he lifted / his massive axe, he swung it, it tore / into Humbaba’s neck
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Gilgamesh answered, "Dear friend, dear brother, I cannot kill Humbaba alone. Please stay here with me. Stand at my side. ‘Two boats lashed together will never sink. A three-ply rope is not easily broken.’ If we help each other and fight side by side, what harm can come to us? Let us go on and attack the monster. We have come so far. Whatever you are feeling, let us go on.” Which statement best paraphrases evidence to support the conclusion that Gilgamesh is an effective and confident leader?

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Gilgamesh uses clever comparisons about boats and ropes to inspire Enkidu to stay and help him in the attack.
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Gilgamesh reminds Enkidu of how far they have come and how disappointed he will be if Enkidu leaves now.
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Gilgamesh encourages Enkidu to stay by telling him that together they will be strong enough to defeat Humbaba.
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Gilgamesh demands that Enkidu stay by his side, reminding him that one person alone cannot defeat Humbaba.
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What evidence from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best supports the conclusion that Gilgamesh is a strong leader?

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Gripping their axes, their knives unsheathed, / they entered the Forest and made their way through / the tangle of thorn bushes underfoot.
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Gilgamesh answered, “Dear friend, dear brother, / I cannot kill Humbaba alone. / Please stay here with me. Stand at my side. / ‘Two boats lashed together will never sink.’”
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Enkidu saw his dismay and said, / “Dear friend, great warrior, noble hero, / don’t lose courage, remember this . . .”
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They came within sight of the monster’s den. / He was waiting inside it. Their blood ran cold. / He saw the two friends, he grimaced, he bared / his teeth, he let out a deafening roar.
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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 hands you 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 pound like a kettle drum. Let your heart inspire you to 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.” Which evidence from the excerpt best illustrates the point that Gilgamesh is a leader who believes in teamwork?

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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”
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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.
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Though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble, / you are a warrior, you know what to do.
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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 backed away, He said, "How dreadful Humbaba’s face has become! It is changing into a thousand nightmare faces, more horrible than I can bear. I feel haunted. I am too afraid to go on.” Enkidu answered, "Why, dear friend, do you speak like a coward? What you just said is unworthy of you. It grieves my heart. We must not hesitate or retreat. Two intimate friends cannot be defeated. Be courageous. Remember how strong you are. I will stand by you. Now let us attack.” Gilgamesh felt his courage return. They charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls. Which statement best paraphrases evidence to support the conclusion that Gilgamesh is courageous?

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Enkidu, Gilgamesh’s closest friend, reminds him that he must be courageous so they can defeat Humbaba together.
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Humbaba’s face is so terrifyingly hideous that it must have taken great courage for the men to even look at him in the first place.
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Despite his momentary horror at seeing Humbaba’s dreadful face, Gilgamesh overcomes his fear with encouragement from his companion.
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Encouraged by Enkidu’s bravery, Gilgamesh pretends to be brave and follows Enkidu’s lead in attacking Humbaba.
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Which examples from Gilgamesh: A New English Version most effectively illustrate the point that Gilgamesh takes risks? Choose three correct answers.

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From far off they saw the Cedar Mountain, / sacred to Ishtar, where the gods dwell, / the slopes of it steep, and rich in cedars
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They advanced to the monster’s den. Humbaba / charged out roaring at them and said, / “I know you, Gilgamesh. Don’t be a fool.”
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Gilgamesh felt his courage return. / They charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls.
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He could not move forward, could not retreat. / Gilgamesh saw it, he leaped upon him, / he held a knife to Humbaba’s throat.
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Gilgamesh chopped down the mighty trees, / Enkidu hewed the trunks into timbers.

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