Perseus and the Fall of Medusa

Front

What happened to Polydectus at the end of the story?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Why couldn't anyone else defeat Medusa before?

Back

Anyone who looked at Medusa turned to stone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Why did Poseidon tie Andromeda to a rock?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What do Perseus, Danae, and Andromeda get ready to do at the end of the story?

Back

Celebrate the wedding of Perseus and Andromeda.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

How did Perseus save Andromeda from the Sea Monster?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Who is Perseus?

Back

A hero in Greek mythology known for defeating Medusa and saving Andromeda.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is Medusa known for?

Back

Medusa is known for her hair of snakes and the ability to turn anyone who looks at her into stone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What role does Danae play in the story?

Back

Danae is Perseus's mother, who was locked away by her father.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is the significance of Andromeda in the story?

Back

Andromeda is the princess who is saved by Perseus from the Sea Monster.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

What does the term 'turn to stone' mean in the context of the story?

Back

It means to be transformed into a lifeless stone statue, a fate that befalls those who look at Medusa.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4