Part 3: Writing to Analyze the Epic Hero in Gilgamesh — Quiz
Question 1 • English Language Arts 12
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?
Answer
A
Gilgamesh fiercely attacks Humbaba repeatedly with his axe until the monster topples and crashes to the ground.
B
Humbaba suffers great blood loss before staggering and toppling to the ground like a cedar tree.
C
Gilgamesh yells, lifts his massive axe, and swings it aggressively at Humbaba’s neck three times.
D
Humbaba is severely injured by the attack, as evidenced by the fact that the axe cut through flesh and bone.