Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh felt his courage return.They charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls.The monster let out a deafening cry,his roar boomed forth like a blast of thunder,he stamped and the ground burst open, his stepssplit the mountains of Lebanon,the clouds turned black, a sulfurous fogdescended on them and made their eyes ache.Then Shamash threw strong winds at Humbaba,the south wind, the north wind, the east and the west,storm wind, gale wind, hurricane, tornado,to pin him down and paralyze his steps.He could not move forward, could not retreat.Gilgamesh saw it, he leaped upon him,he held a knife to Humbaba’s throat.
Answer
A
He prides himself on his triumphs in battle.
B
He believes in the power of teamwork.
C
He relies on supernatural forces to save him.
D
He demonstrates bravery and takes risks.
Explanation
Gilgamesh regains his courage and charges at the dangerous monster, then leaps on Humbaba and holds a knife to his throat. These actions show that he is brave and willing to take risks. Shamash helps by sending winds, but Gilgamesh still acts directly against Humbaba, so the best choice is “He demonstrates bravery and takes risks.”
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