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.
Answer
A
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.
Explanation
The excerpt emphasizes Gilgamesh’s physical power and success in battle: he lifts and swings a massive axe, strikes Humbaba three times, and brings the monster crashing to the ground. This shows that he is strong and triumphant in battle. The passage does not focus on compassion, practical survival, or unnecessary risks.
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