Question

drawing a conclusion
the monster let out a deafening cry,
his roar boomed forth like a blast of thunder,
he stamped and the ground burst open, his steps
split the mountains of lebanon,
the clouds turned black, a sulfurous fog
descended on them and made their eyes ache.
then shamash threw strong winds at humbaba,
the south wind, the north wind, the east and the
west,
storm wind, gale wind, hurricane, tornado,
to pin him down and paralyze his steps.
he could not move forward, could not retreat.
-gilgamesh: a new english translation,
stephen mitchell
what conclusion about gilgameshs character can be
drawn from this passage?
○ he embarks on a long, difficult journey.
○ he is a confident and compelling speaker.
○ he receives help from the supernatural.
○ he is a strong, courageous leader.

Explanation:

The passage describes the powerful monster Humbaba being subdued by the supernatural help of Shamash, who sends winds to pin Humbaba down. This shows Gilgamesh receives aid from a supernatural force. The other options are not supported: the passage doesn't mention a journey, Gilgamesh speaking, or direct evidence of his leadership strength here.

Answer:

He receives help from the supernatural.