Heroes Every Child Should Know: Perseus

Who is the hero of the story?

• Hercules

• Perseus

• Hermes

• Zeus

Who does the word renown mean?

• fame

• happiness

• hunger

• sadness

Which god or goddess cursed Medusa?

• Mrs. Talbott

• Mr. Talbott

• Zeus

• Athena

Why was Medusa cursed?

• She was too pretty.

• She cursed the gods.

• She killed someone.

• She was mean to her children.

Why does Perseus decide to go on his journey?

• He was bored.

• Medusa killed his children.

• To get renown.

• To make money.

What is a scimitar?

• Perseus' ship.

• a set of armor.

• the newest dance crazy.

• a sword.

What does it mean to relent?

• to address with disapproval.

• make less severe.

• to help.

• to answer.

Which god convinced Perseus to go on the journey?

• Hermes

• Hades

• Zeus

• Poseidon

Which of the following did Hermes NOT give Perseus?

• Helmet

• Armor

• Winged Sandals

• A Sword

• A Shield

How does Perseus convince The Sisters to tell him where Medusa lives?

• He threatened to destroy their "eye".

• He tortured them.

• He paid them money.

• He gave them his sword.