At four hundred miles they stopped to eat, at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.
They had traveled for just three days and nights,
a six weeks' journey for ordinary men.
When the sun was setting, they dug a well,
they filled their waterskins with fresh water,
Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop.
-Gilgamesh: A New English Translation,
Stephen Mitchell
How does the repetition of this passage most clearly
affect the story? Check all that apply.
It explains why Gilgamesh has not yet reached his
destination.
It shows the strength and endurance of Gilgamesh
and Enkidu.
It emphasizes the challenge of a long journey.
It compares the two points of view.
It allows readers to predict Humbaba's role.

Sister carrie, chapter ii theodore dreiser how does the author prepare readers for the last full paragraph of this passage? a) the author introduces carrie by showing readers the similarities between carrie and her sister, who is married to a hardworking man. b) the author introduces carrie as the jealous sibling of minnie, who works hard to make carrie feel welcome without upsetting her own marital balance. c) the author introduces carrie as an observant and young woman who notices the routine of her sister and brother-in-law, with whom she is staying. d) the author introduces carrie as a rather selfish and naive young woman who accepts the hospitality of her sister and brother-in-law until she can find a job in the city.