Greek Mortal Myths

What city was Medusa from?

• Delphi

• Troy

• Argos

• Athens

Who turned Medusa into a terrible monster?

• Hera

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• Poseidon

What were Medusas powers?

• Her snakes were poisonous

• She had an amazing shot

• She was so hideous they'd die in an instant

• With any look, she could turn men into stone

1. What is the conflict in “The Story of Medusa and Athena?”

• The conflict in the myth is that Medusa enters the Parthenon.
  
• The conflict in the myth is that Medusa believes she is beautiful.
  
• The conflict in the myth is that Medusa insults Athena in her temple.
  
• The conflict in the myth is that Athena turns Medusa into a monster.

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4. Read the sentences from the text below

“Unfortunately, Medusa was very proud of her beauty and thought or spoke of little else. Each day she boasted of how pretty she was, and each day her boasts became more outrageous”
Which word could best replace the word boasted?

• Conceited
  
• Bragged
  
• Gossiped
  
• Spoke

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Read the sentences from the text below:
“The Parthenon was the largest temple to the goddess Athena in all the land. It wasdecorated with amazing sculptures and paintings. Everyone who entered was awed by the beauty of the place and couldn’t help thinking how grateful they were toAthena, goddess of wisdom”
Which word could best replace the word awed? 

• Interested
• Disappointed
• Shocked
• Fascinated

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Which statement from the text BEST shows why Athena goes to see Medusa?

• “On and on Medusa went about her beauty to anyone and everyone who stopped long enough to hear her”
• “Medusa’s face changed to that of a hideous monster. Her hair twisted and thickened into horrible snakes that hissed and fought one another atop her head”
• “’Medusa reached the altar, she sighed happily and said, “My, this is a beautiful temple. It is a shame it was wasted on Athena, for I am so much prettier than she is—perhaps someday people will build an even grander temple to my beauty’”
• “Unfortunately, Medusa was very proud of her beauty”

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Which statement from the text BEST supports the theme “Experiencing life is more important than being beautiful?”

• “Beauty fades swiftly in all mortals”
• “Medusa tried to point out that her beauty was an inspiration to those around her”
• “There is more to life than beauty alone. While others work and play and learn,you do little but boast and admire yourself”
• “Your fate shall serve as a reminder to others to control their pride”

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Which statement from the text BEST supports the idea that Athena does not tolerate prideful people.

• “Medusa’s face changed to that of a hideous monster”
• “Your fate shall serve as a reminder to others to control their pride”
• “You think you are prettier than I am! I doubt it to be true”
• “Beauty fades swiftly in all mortals”

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How does Medusa’s character change from the beginning of the story to the end?

• Medusa goes from being a kind person to a vengeful person
• Medusa was a person that was turned into a monster.
• Medusa goes from being a conceited person to a vicious person.
• Medusa goes from being a conceited person to a regretful monster.

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