Medusa's Head Character Analysis

Which of the following characters can be described as helpful?

• Athena

• Polydectes

• Acrisios

• Medusa

Which of the following characters was NOT cruel?

• Medusa

• Andromeda

• Polydectes

• Acrisios

Which of the following lines from the text BEST shows that Perseus is heroic (brave)?

• "Perseus answered in anger at the injustice of the charge."

• "But they were helpless in their blindness and Perseus could laugh at them."

• "Even as he looked on them in the shield, Perseus felt stiff with horror at the sight."

• "Bidding Andromeda hide her face, Perseus sprang once more into the air unveiling the head of Medusa to the monster."

Which of the following is true of the Phorcides?

• They are polite and kind.

• They are brave.

• They are weak and unable to fight off threats.

• They are friendly and welcome strangers.

Which evidence best proves that Polydectes likes to manipulate others?

• "At this, Polydectes smiled, for it was what he had intended, and answered, "Fetch me, if this is your boast, the Gorgon's head."

• "The two took refuge at the altar of the temple, and Polydectes did not dare drag them away."

• "Polydectes had lost no time upon the departure of Perseus."

• "Openly he laughed at Perseus , saying the hero had never killed the Gorgon, only pretended to."

Which character from the text could be described as admirable or respectable?

• Acrisios

• Dictys

• Medusa

• Poseidon

Which character from the text could be described as beautiful?

• Cassiopoeia

• Medusa

• Argos

• the sisters Phorcides

Which of the following words could NOT be used to describe Perseus at any point in the story?

• afraid

• brave

• disloyal

• strong

Which of the following words could NOT be used to describe Acrisios at any point in the story?

• brave

• hateful

• fearful

• selfish

Which of the following could be used to describe King Cepheus?

• bold

• reckless

• cautious

• argumentative