1. PART A: Which sentence describes the main theme of the short story?
O A Nature is powerful and can be dangerous if you're not
careful.
OB It's best to follow your instincts when something goes
wrong.
OC Rivers are too dangerous to be used for sports or fun.
OD Don't give up on something just because you don't
succeed the first time.

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. you were raised in the wild, with your own hands you have killed marauding lions and wolves, you are brave, your heart has been tested in combat. though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble, you are a warrior, you know what to do.” what characteristics of an epic hero does gilgamesh demonstrate in this excerpt? check all that apply. leadership courage honesty triumph in battle compelling speech