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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.
B
strong because he is triumphant in battle.
C
practical because he does what it takes to survive.
D
confident because he takes unnecessary risks.
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Which piece of Roosevelt’s legislation, passed in 1941, stirred up the most controversy?

A
the cash-and-carry amendment
B
the Neutrality Acts
C
the Destroyers for Bases agreement
D
the Lend-Lease Act
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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. What event/circumstance was the above artwork intended to show? What other message did its artist intend to convey to the world? Include the artwork’s title and its artist in your response.

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This painting, entitled Guernica, by Pablo Picasso, is suppose to be an abstract painting of the anguished experienced by those individuals who experienced the Nazi German bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. Picasso wanted to convey the horrors of war to the world, and provide a symbol against war and fascism.

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Which statement best describes the two main functions of US government?

A
It creates laws and provides leadership.
B
It pays for services and controls the prices of goods.
C
It provides loans and responds to emergencies.
D
It organizes public works and helps businesses.
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Explain why head circles and arm circles are considered dangerous exercises.

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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.

A
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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