Perseus and the Fall of Medusa-Review

Multiple Choice

1. Why does King Polydectes ask Perseus to bring him the head of Medusa?

• A. He thinks having it will protect his kingdom from Zeus.

• B . He hopes having it will make Danae fall in love with him.

• C . He thinks asking for it will urge Perseus to give him a better gift.

• D . He hopes asking for it will cause Perseus to leave his mother behind and not return.

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2. Which event is most important and should be part of a summary of the play?

• A. King Polydectes is pleased to meet Andromeda.

• B . King Polydectes accepts a golden goblet as a gift.

• C. Perseus saves Andromeda from a hungry sea monster.

• D . Danae suggests that the group leave and celebrate a wedding.

Multiple Choice

3. Zeus tells Perseus that his courage is remarkable. What does the word remarkable mean as it is used in the play?

• A. fading

• B. amazing

• C. interesting

• D . frightening

Multiple Choice

4. Why do the gods visit Perseus in Medusa’s bedroom?

• A. to give him the tools he needs to beat her

• B. to offer to join him in his battle with her

• C . to encourage him to leave her alone

• D . to warn him that he will lose to her

Multiple Choice

Look back at the play. What does Andromeda do when Perseus tells her who he is?

• She warns him that the king is looking for him.

• She tells him that the king has punished his mother.

Multiple Choice

How does reading with accuracy and fluency improve comprehension?

• A) It helps the reader memorize the text.

•  B) It improves vocabulary. 

• C) It makes the reader skip challenging words. 

• D) It reduces the need for critical thinking.