Speeches of Queen Elizabeth I Answers

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In Gilgamesh: A New English Version, Gilgamesh represents an epic hero because he

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is gentle and forgiving of his enemies.
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shows impressive intellect and academic curiosity.
C
travels on a journey and demonstrates courage.
D
is socially progressive as a political leader.
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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 onand attack the monster. We have come so far.Whatever you are feeling, let us go on.”

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Gilgamesh demands that Enkidu stay by his side, reminding him that one person alone cannot defeat Humbaba.
B
Gilgamesh reminds Enkidu of how far they have come and how disappointed he will be if Enkidu leaves now.
C
Gilgamesh encourages Enkidu to stay by telling him that together they will be strong enough to defeat Humbaba.
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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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Which sentence uses stationery correctly?

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The car remained stationery with the engine running.
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Triathletes often train using stationery bicycles.
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I received a gift set of personalized stationery.
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The doctor said Grandpa’s condition was stationery.
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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.
B
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.’”
C
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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If tele means "far away" and gram means "something that is written," which is the best definition of the word telegram?

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a scientific analysis of handwriting
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a communication that is false
C
a message sent over a long distance
D
a sound that is far away

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