Question

the sumerian farmer stood outside at urukaba,
to watch wind, the north wind, the east wind, the
and
whose wind? the wind, hurricane, tornado.
so the hero donned and preapared his ships.
he could not once backward, could not retreat.
companions, none to be helped, none to help him.
in uruk, a home to humbabas throne.
gilgamesh: a new english version,
stephen mitchell

what characteristic does gilgamesh show in this
passage?
he is a compelling speaker
he embarks on a long journey
he receives help from a supernatural force

Explanation:

To determine the characteristic of Gilgamesh, we analyze the passage and options:

1. Analyze "He is a compelling speaker": The passage doesn't mention Gilgamesh's speaking ability. Eliminate this.
2. Analyze "He embarks on a long journey": The passage (from "The Epic of Gilgamesh") involves Gilgamesh's journey (e.g., his quest related to Humbaba, etc.). This aligns with the epic's narrative of his long journey.
3. Analyze "He receives help from a supernatural force": The passage snippet provided doesn't show supernatural help (the given lines focus on his actions like not retreating, etc.). Eliminate this.

Answer:

B. He embarks on a long journey