Question

read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version. gilgamesh felt his courage return. they charged at humbaba like two wild bulls. 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 saw it, he leaped upon him, he held a knife to humbabas throat. what is the best conclusion that can be drawn about gilgameshs character from this excerpt? he prides himself on his triumphs in battle. he believes in the power of teamwork. he relies on supernatural forces to save him. he demonstrates bravery and takes risks.

Explanation:

• "Gilgamesh felt his courage return. They charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls" shows he has courage.
• "Gilgamesh saw it, he leaped upon him, he held a knife to Humbaba’s throat" shows he takes risks.
• There is no indication of him priding himself on battle triumphs (no mention of past battles), no indication of him being envious of Enkidu (no such context), and while Shamash helps, Gilgamesh also acts (so it's not just relying on supernatural forces).

Answer:

He demonstrates bravery and takes risks.