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.