Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,the dream you had is a favorable one.Again, the mountain stands for Humbaba.He threw you down, but he could not kill you.As for the handsome young man who appeared,he stands for Lord Shamash, who will rescue youand grant you everything you desire."
Answer
A
Lord Shamash will help both Gilgamesh and Humbaba.
B
Lord Shamash will help neither Gilgamesh nor Humbaba.
C
Lord Shamash will help Humbaba defeat Gilgamesh.
D
Lord Shamash will help Gilgamesh defeat Humbaba.
Explanation
Enkidu explains that the handsome young man in Gilgamesh’s dream represents Lord Shamash, who will rescue Gilgamesh. The mountain represents Humbaba, who throws Gilgamesh down but cannot kill him. So Shamash will help Gilgamesh defeat Humbaba, making choice D correct.
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