Highlight evidence to support the conclusion that Gilgamesh takes risks. They came within sight of the monster’s den. He was waiting inside it. Their blood ran cold. He saw the two friends, he grimaced, he bared his teeth, he let out a deafening roar. He glared at Gilgamesh. "Young man," he said, "you will never go home. Prepare to die. " Dread surged through Gilgamesh, terror flooded his muscles, his heart froze, his mouth went dry, his legs shook, his feet were rooted to the ground. –Gilgamesh: A New English Translation, Stephen Mitchell Which statement best paraphrases evidence from the passage to support the conclusion? The beast intends to kill Gilgamesh and Enkidu, but they are not scared. Gilgamesh’s reaction to Humbaba is misunderstood as fear. Humbaba is so terrifying that Gilgamesh is momentarily paralyzed with fear. Humbaba speaks as though he is stronger than Gilgamesh, but the reader knows he is not.

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.

What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence? a statement of wit or amusement an expression of disapproval or condemnation a sentiment of indifference or apathy an exclamation of profound admiration or esteem

Where did moon shadow’s father get the name windrider?