Gilgamesh stopped. He was trembling. Tears
flowed down his cheeks. "O Shamash,” he cried,
"protect me on this dangerous journey.
Remember me, help me, hear my prayer.”
Which statement best paraphrases these sentences from the text?
Frightened, Gilgamesh pleads with the god Shamash to protect him during this dangerous journey.
Trembling and crying, Gilgamesh honors Shamash so that Shamash will grant his wish.
Gilgamesh shows great respect for the god Shamash by praying to him for protection.
Shamash is a powerful god, so Gilgamesh asks him to provide safety as he faces great danger.
