Building Vocabulary: Word Roots, Affixes, and Reference Materials — Unit test
Question 6 • *HSA 26-27 English IV A -IC
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop,he poured out flour as an offering and said,"Mountain, bring me a favorable dream."Enkidu did the ritual for dreams,praying for a sign. A gust of windpassed.
Answer
A
It shows that Gilgamesh is a courageous hero who seeks adventure.
B
It shows that Gilgamesh's journey is both very long and very difficult.
C
It shows that the landscape Gilgamesh is traveling is distant and vast.
D
It shows that the supernatural are leading Gilgamesh during his quest.
Explanation
Gilgamesh asks the mountain for a favorable dream, and Enkidu prays for a sign. The gust of wind that follows can be understood as a supernatural response guiding them on their quest, so choice D is the best answer. The excerpt does not describe the length or difficulty of the journey.
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