The Snake-Haired Monster Quiz

What type of ruler is the King of Seriphos?

• wise

• brave

• kind

• uncaring

Which line from the play supports your answer to question 1?

• "He starts to draw his sword."

• "Your people are suffering and you do nothing to help them."

• "I like this idea!"

• "Always a pleasure to see you."

Why do the Nymphs of the North help Perseus?

• They want their eye back.

• They believe Medusa is evil.

• Perseus tricks them into helping him.

• They would like the King of Seriphos to have a special wedding gift.

In scene 4, when Perseus "catches his reflection in Athena's shield," he realizes that he can...

• use the shield as a mirror and avoid looking directly at Medusa.

• turn Medusa to stone when she looks into it.

• turn the stone statues back into living beings with it.

• protect himself from Medusa's sisters with it.

Athena is the goddess of wisdom and of

• messages

• the seas

• the weather

• war

In scene 5, how do you know that the King of Seriphos doesn't believe Medusa's head is in the sack?

• Storyteller 3 tells you.

• The king calls Perseus a liar.

• The stage directions (in parentheses) let you know.

• The king's advisors explain that the king thinks

  Perseus is not telling the truth.

Based on the phrase, "his face forever frozen in an expression of awe and horror," you can guess that the king looked _________ and horrified.

• doubtful

• unhappy

• foolish

• shocked

when Danae says "My son, you have killed a monster with a monster," she means that Perseus killed...

• Medusa, using the metal shield.

• Medusa, using the magic sickle.

• the king, using the Gray Sister's eye.

• the king, using Medusa's head