1. sojourner truth and solomon northup both lived in new york state in the 19th century. how were their lives different, and why? 2. which one of these narrators claims to have had a positive experience under slavery? what do you think might explain this story? 3. how would you describe the relationship between regional location and the quality of life in the northern and southern black experiences?

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