The Snake-Haired Monster

What type of ruler is the King of Seriphos?

• wise

• kind

• brave

• 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.

• The believe Medusa is evil.

• Perseus tricks them into helping them.

• 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 sister 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 advisers 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 Sisters' eye.

• the king, using Medusa's head.

The word immortal means...

• dying young

• living forever, or lasting forever in people's memories

• living to be 90 years old

• precious moments in time

In the movie, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", the Grinch lives in a secret hidden place. He calls this place his_________.

• tree stand

• tunnel

• lair

• clubhouse