Which of the following options most likely explains why Ziusudra challenges Gilgamesh to stay awake for six days and seven nights?Answer choices for the above questionA. Ziusudra wants to see if Gilgamesh is actually a demigod, as he claims to be.B. Ziusudra wants to remind Gilgamesh of his mortality.C. Ziusudra does not like Gilgamesh and hopes the challenge will kill him.D. Ziusudra has promised Gilgamesh eternal life if he can pass this test.

Which selection from the excerpt best supports the correct answer to Question 5?Answer choices for the above questionA. “Ziusudra says to her, says to his wife: / ‘Behold, the strong one who seeks Life-Everlasting! / Sleep breathes upon him like rain in a mist.’”B. “‘Come, do not lie down, sleep not / For six days and seven nights.’”C. “‘Hardly did sleep steal over me, when suddenly you touched me and woke me!’/ Ziusudra says to him / Says to Gilgamesh: / ‘Not so, Gilgamesh! Count your cakes of bread, / They will show you how many days you have slept.’”D. “‘Gilgamesh, you have come hither, / You have wearied yourself, / You have wearied yourself. / What gift shall I make to you / That you may return to your land?’”

Which of the following best describes the purpose of Gilgamesh’s quest?Answer choices for the above questionA. Gilgamesh wants to find the meaning of life.B. Gilgamesh wants to discover how to resurrect his friend.C. Gilgamesh wants advice from local sages.D. Gilgamesh wants to gain eternal life.

Gilgamesh does not initially gain the favor of the Uruk elders when he seeks their blessing to fight Humbaba because ...Group of answer choicesthe dreams he had were bad omens.he was going to the Cedar Forest against his mother's wishes.he was disliked by the elders who disapproved of his attack on human rights.he was demonstrating immature and impulsive behavior.the quest he desired would bring 7 years of drought, if he failed.

The Epic of Gilgamesh is a comment on Mesopotamian kingship. It tells us that the search for ___________ is futile, and the king should focus his attention on the city.Question 8Answera.a way to please the godsb.dry landc.fresh breadd.immortality

Which of the following most closely describes why the Refresher initially refuses to meet with Gilgamesh?Answer choices for the above questionA. She is afraid of Gilgamesh because of his appearance.B. Her family has feuded with Gilgamesh’s family for centuries.C. She does not approve of the fact that Gilgamesh kills animals.D. She does not think that Gilgamesh should seek out eternal life.