Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh stopped. He was trembling. Tears flowed down his cheeks. "O Shamash,” he cried, "protect me on this dangerous journey. Remember me, help me, hear my prayer.”
Answer
A
Frightened, Gilgamesh pleads with the god Shamash to protect him during this dangerous journey.
B
Trembling and crying, Gilgamesh honors Shamash so that Shamash will grant his wish.
C
Gilgamesh shows great respect for the god Shamash by praying to him for protection.
D
Shamash is a powerful god, so Gilgamesh asks him to provide safety as he faces great danger.
Explanation
Gilgamesh is trembling and crying, showing that he is frightened. He directly asks Shamash to protect him on the dangerous journey, so choice A best captures both his fear and his plea for protection. The other choices add ideas that the excerpt does not clearly state, such as honoring Shamash to get a wish granted or describing him as powerful.
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