HMH Perseus and Medusa

Front

What is the genre of 'Perseus and the Fall of Medusa'?

Back

A play

Front

Why is Polydectes upset with Perseus at the beginning of the story?

Back

Perseus came to his party without a gift.

Front

Why didn't Perseus bring Polydectes a gift for his party?

Back

He couldn't afford an expensive gift.

Front

When Perseus tells Polydectes he can get him any gift he wants, what does Polydectes ask for?

Back

Medusa's head.

Front

Why couldn't anyone else defeat Medusa before?

Back

Anyone who looked at Medusa turned to stone.

Front

Why did Poseidon tie Andromeda to a rock?

Back

Her mother was bragging that Andromeda was more beautiful than his daughter. He has issues.

Front

How did Perseus save Andromeda from the sea monster?

Back

He used Medusa's head to turn it to stone.

Front

What did Polydectes do to Perseus's mother, Danae, when she wouldn't marry him?

Back

Put her in the dungeon.

Front

What happened to Polydectes at the end of the story?

Back

He turned to stone because Perseus showed him Medusa's head.

Front

Which of these words could not be used to describe Perseus? Brave, Daring, Devoted, Cowardly

Back

Cowardly