Question 1039 • Crowley Credit Recovery Algebra II B
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
Answer
A
The interference of the gods creates more tension and suspense in the plot.
B
The use of poetic verse causes the narrative to become confusing.
C
The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and enduring Gilgamesh is.
D
The presence of a brave hero indicates that the challenge ahead will be simple.
Explanation
The passage says the journey took Gilgamesh and his companion only three days and nights, even though it would take ordinary men six weeks. That contrast emphasizes Gilgamesh’s exceptional strength and endurance, so the best choice is “The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and enduring Gilgamesh is.”
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