Question

read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version.
gilgamesh said, \courage, dear brother,
this is no time to give in to fear.
we have come so far, across so many mountains,
and our journey is about to reach its goal.\
which statement best paraphrases these sentences
from the text?
○ gilgamesh commands enkidu to stay strong
because they are about to reach the end of their long
journey.
○ gilgamesh encourages enkidu by reminding him that
they have traveled a long way and are very close to
achieving their goal.
○ gilgamesh tells enkidu to have courage because
they will definitely win after the horrific things they
have endured.
○ gilgamesh tries to inspire enkidu by reminding him
that they have had to cross many mountains to get
where they are.

Explanation:

The original text shows Gilgamesh encouraging Enkidu to be brave, noting they have traveled far across mountains and are near their journey's goal. The correct option matches this tone and content: it frames the interaction as encouragement, references their long travel, and their proximity to the goal, without adding unstated details like "commands," "definitely win," or only focusing on mountains without the goal.

Answer:

B. Gilgamesh encourages Enkidu by reminding him that they have traveled a long way and are very close to achieving their goal.