Perseus and the Fall of Medusa

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

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

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

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

• He hopes asking for it will cause Perseus to leave his mother behind.

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

• King Polydectes is pleased to meet Andromeda.

• King Polydectes accepts a golden goblet as a gift.

• Perseus saves Andromeda from a hungry sea monster.

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

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

• fading

• amazing

• interesting

• frightening

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

• to give him the tools he needs to beat her

• to offer to join him in his battle with her

• to encourage him to leave her alone

• to warn him that he will lose to her

What does Andromeda do when Perseus tells her who he is?

• She tells him that his mother has escaped from the kingdom.

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

• She warns him that the gods are angry with him.

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