Perseus and the Fall of Medusa Comprehension Quiz

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.

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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

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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

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What does Andromeda do when Perseus tell 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.

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Which image accurately shows the meaning of the term "devised"?

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Choose the correct meaning for the term "odyssey".

• You figured out a way to achieve that plan.

• You are very worried and upset.

• A person who lives and dies.

• Is a long journey that is exciting and eventful.

• Is what will eventually happen in a person's life.

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Who did King Polydectes want to marry?

• Danae
• Medusa
• Athena
• Zeus

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Who was Danae's son?

• Polydectes
• Perseus
• Zeus
• Hermes

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What word does NOT describe the king correctly?

• evil
• loving
• cunning
• nasty

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