Part 2: Epic Hero: Gilgamesh Answers

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Which characteristics does Gilgamesh display in this passage? Check all that apply.

A
strong leadership skills
B
proven success in combat
C
the ability to receive help from a supernatural force
D
compelling and confident speech
E
courage in the face of danger
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✔ "Shamash threw strong winds at Humbaba""He could not move forward, could not retreat""Gilgamesh saw it, he leaped upon him"

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✔ "Shamash threw strong winds at Humbaba"
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"He could not move forward, could not retreat"
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"Gilgamesh saw it, he leaped upon him"
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Which characteristics does Gilgamesh display in this passage? Check all that apply.

A
confident speech
B
great intelligence
C
risk-taking behavior
D
courage
E
readiness to embark on a journey
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What characteristic does Gilgamesh show in this passage?

Answers:
Selection 1:He receives help from a supernatural force.
Selection 2:"Shamash threw strong winds at Humbaba"
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Which detail best shows that Gilgamesh is a great warrior?

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"By your great strength / you have killed Humbaba"
B
"What could bring you dishonor now?"
C
"We have chopped down the trees of the Cedar Forest"
D
"we have brought to earth the highest of the trees"
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Write two to three sentences explaining how Gilgamesh demonstrates the characteristics of an epic hero. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Answer:

Gilgamesh shows that he is a courageous leader and a strong warrior. First, he encourages Enkidu to overcome his fear of the forest. Then, he is brave enough to defeat Humbaba, a fierce monster.

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What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
one or more characteristics of an epic hero
B
evidence from the text that shows Gilgamesh demonstrating that characteristic
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What characteristic does Gilgamesh show in this passage?

Answers:
Selection 1:He receives help from a supernatural force.
Selection 2:"Shamash threw strong winds at Humbaba"

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