PD 2 Heroes Every Child Should Know Flashcard

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At which point in Perseus’s life does the excerpt begin?

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When Perseus discovers he will undertake a journey

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According to paragraph 2, what “sin” transformed Medusa into a monstrous beast?

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Pride

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What does Athene promise to Perseus when he returns with Medusa’s head?

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The fame of a hero

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How does Perseus express his concern about the journey?

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Perseus asks Athene questions about how to accomplish his journey.

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What happens to Perseus’s character along the journey?

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He grows more confident.

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Which sentence from the excerpt best supports the correct answer to Question 5?

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“Then Perseus came down and stepped to her boldly, and looked steadfastly on his mirror, and struck with Herpe stoutly once; and he did not need to strike again.”

Front

What is a theme of the excerpt?

Back

A life without bravery isn’t worth living.

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Which sentence from the excerpt most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 7?

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“‘It is better to die like a hero than to live like an ox in a stall.’”