Multiple Choice Questions

The intervention of the supernatural gives Gilgamesh hope that he will defeat Humbaba.
  • Which of these are elements of an epic poem's structure and style? Check all that apply.
  • Which statement best expresses the effect of repetition in the epic?
  • Which statement best describes the epic feature used in this excerpt and its effect on the plot?
  • Which detail from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best illustrates a courageous hero?
Humbaba creates tension and suspense in the story.
  • Which feature of epic Which feature of epic poetry does this excerpt most clearly show?
  • Which of these are elements of an epic poem's structure and style? Check all that apply.
  • Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes Humbaba's effect on the epic's plot?
  • This excerpt is repeated several times. How does this repetition affect the epic?
-It allows poets to remember and retell the poem.-It helps the audience absorb the poem-It creates a rhythmic pattern.-It emphasizes important ideas.
  • This excerpt is repeated several times. How does this repetition affect the epic?
  • Why is repetition an important part of an epic's structure? Check all that apply.
  • Which detail from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best illustrates a courageous hero?
  • Which of these are elements of an epic poem's structure and style? Check all that apply.
-a narrative voice that tells the story-elevated, or eloquent, style-compelling speeches
  • Which of these are elements of an epic poem's structure and style? Check all that apply.
  • Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes Humbaba's effect on the epic's plot?
  • Which feature of epic Which feature of epic poetry does this excerpt most clearly show?
  • Which statement best describes the epic feature used in this excerpt and its effect on the plot?
Gilgamesh standing at edge of the Cedar Forest, ready to battle Humbaba
  • Which feature of epic Which feature of epic poetry does this excerpt most clearly show?
  • Which statement best describes the epic feature used in this excerpt and its effect on the plot?
  • Which of these are elements of an epic poem's structure and style? Check all that apply.
  • Which detail from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best illustrates a courageous hero?
a vast setting of distant landscapes
  • Which statement best describes the epic feature used in this excerpt and its effect on the plot?
  • Which detail from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best illustrates a courageous hero?
  • Which feature of epic Which feature of epic poetry does this excerpt most clearly show?
  • Which of these are elements of an epic poem's structure and style? Check all that apply.
Lord Shamash
  • Based on the excerpt, how will Lord Shamash most likely affect the battle with Humbaba?
  • Which feature of epic Which feature of epic poetry does this excerpt most clearly show?
  • Which character from Gilgamesh: A New English Version is an example of a supernatural force who intervenes?
  • Which detail from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best illustrates a courageous hero?
Lord Shamash will help Gilgamesh defeat Humbaba.
  • Which of these are elements of an epic poem's structure and style? Check all that apply.
  • Based on the excerpt, how will Lord Shamash most likely affect the battle with Humbaba?
  • Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes Humbaba's effect on the epic's plot?
  • Which character from Gilgamesh: A New English Version is an example of a supernatural force who intervenes?
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