Perseus and Medusa Quiz

Why had Perseus agreed to bring King Polydectes the head of Medusa?

• To save his mother.

• To become the god's favorite.

• To prove he is a hero.

• To marry the princess.

What two Gods visited Perseus at the beginning of his quest?

• Hermes

• Zeus

• Athena

• Hades

What three items did the Gods give Perseus to help him on his quest?

• A very sharp sword

• A golden fleece

• Winged Sandals

• A polished shield

What one item did the Old Grey Sisters share?

• an eye

• an old book

• a sphere

• a shield

What information did Perseus want from the Old Grey Sisters?

• The secret location of the Daughters of Hesperus

• How to find the underworld

• The true identity of his father

• The missing treasure of Zeus

What two items did the daughters of Hesperus give Perseus?

• a knapsack for Medusa's head

• a cap to make him invisible

• a polished shield

• a golden apple

Why did Perseus have to use a shield to see in the Gorgons' cave?

• to not turn into stone

• it reflect the light into the gordon's eyes

• to remain invisible

• To find Medusa's secret location

What did Medusa look like?

• scaly skin

• purple eyes

• tusks instead of teeth

• snakes instead of hair

How did Perseus get revenge on King Polydectes for taking his mother?

• turning him into stone

• stealing all his riches

• burning down his castle

• sending monsters to his castle

Define the word 'petrified' as used in the myth.

• to be frightened

• to be terrified

• to be turned into stone

• to remain invisible