Clash of the Gods: Medusa

Which of the following does not describe the physical appearance of Medusa?  

• the tusks of a boar
• snakes for hair
• the tail of a scorpion
• a tongue sticking out of the mouth

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Athena’s temple in Athens is called the __________________.

• Parthenon
• Delphi
• Acropolis
• Olympia

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What does Medusa do that angers Athena? 

• She breaks her vow to serve Athena loyally.
• She is attacked inside Athena’s temple.  
• She forgets to make a sacrifice to Athena.  
• She challenges Medusa to a contest.  

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What does the myth of Medusa’s transformation suggest about attitudes towards women in ancient Greece?  

• Women were expected to be more religious than men. 
• Women were often blamed for things, even if they weren’t at fault. 
• Women were often sold into lives of slavery.  
• Women were valued for their intelligence and creativity.  

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Medusa’s monstrous appearance was probably inspired by the appearance of _________.

• death
• wind storms
• the goddesses
• ghosts

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 In ancient Greek, the name Gorgon comes from the word meaning 

• magical
• serpent
• horrible
• punishment

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Why is Danae walled up inside a giant tower?  

•  Her father fears she will kill him.
•  Her father fears she will run away. 
•  Her father fears she will become pregnant.
• Her father fears she will betray him. 

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The father of Perseus is 

• Zeus
• Poseidon
• Hades
• Acrisius

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How does Zeus appear to Danae?

• swan
• gold rain
• wind
• sun

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 A demi-god is a being that is half human and half: 

• god
• sprite
• goat
• horse

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