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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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

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.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Match the word to the definition.

• upset

• odyssey

• a person who lives and dies

• distress

• long journey

• devised

• make a plan

• mortal

• what will happen in your life

• destiny

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

What sentence from paragraph 20 shows Perseus is heroic?

• Arise, Son.

• Your bravery is remarkable...

• and we have come to help you.

• Take this, my sword.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

What sentence from paragraph 3 shows the King is bad?

• Yes, a golden goblet is a worthy gift.

• Yet soon Perseus will come with no gift.

• I have devised a plan to marry his mother...

• Yes, the trap is set.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What things helped Perseus defeat Medusa?

• ring, rope, and a rock

• shield, sword, and a rock

• a sword and sandals

• sword, shield, sandals with wings and a knapsack

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Put the events in order.

• The King sends Perseus to get the head of Medusa.

• Perseus finds out his mother is in danger.

• The Gods give Perseus items to defeat Medusa.

• Perseus saves his mother from the King.

• Perseus gets the head of Medusa.

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6