Consider these themes from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.

Battle forces people to acknowledge their mortality.

Success in battle results in glory.

Which statement best describes how these themes interact in the tale?

A. Gilgamesh and Enkidu are afraid of the threat that Humbaba poses to their lives, so they forego a chance at fame.

B. Gilgamesh and Enkidu's desire for recognition and fame allows them to overcome their fear of death.

C. When Humbaba threatens to kill Enkidu and Gilgamesh, he claims that he will achieve great fame.

D. When Humbaba is aware that Gilgamesh is going to kill him, he begs for his death to be an honorable one.

Read the excerpt from chapter 30 of the awakening. the golden shimmer of edna's satin gown spread in rich folds on either side of her. there was a soft fall of lace encircling her shoulders. it was the color of her skin, without the glow, the myriad living tints that one may sometimes discover in vibrant flesh. there was something in her attitude, in her whole appearance when she leaned her head against the high-backed chair and spread her arms, which suggested the regal woman, the one who rules, who looks on, who stands alone. what does this excerpt reveal about edna's character? edna is comfortable wearing rich fabrics such as lace and silk, and feels completely at ease at the dinner table. edna plays the role of the gracious hostess very well, but is actually isolated from her peers. edna has no patience for her guests, but rather treats them as a queen may treat her loyal subjects. edna's attitude is haughty, as required of a woman of her social stature living in new orleans.

What does the term fiend not mean as it is used in the passage? a) beast b) brute c) fanatic d) savage

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. for a long time she held her neck erect; then her head sank, slowly. her ribs swelled with a mighty heave and she went over. as it is used in this excerpt from “the man who was almost a man,” the phrase “went over” most likely means died escaped jumped vomited