The Birth of Perseus

What was the prophecy given to Acrisios, the king of Argos?

• He would be overthrown by his daughter.

• He would be killed by his grandson.

• He would lose his kingdom to a neighboring king.

• He would become a powerful ruler.

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Why did Acrisios imprison his daughter Danae in an underground dungeon?

• To protect her from enemies.

• To prevent her from marrying or having children.

• To keep her hidden from Zeus.

• To teach her a lesson.

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How did Zeus manage to reach Danae in her dungeon?

• He disguised himself as a guard.

• He turned into a golden rain.

• He sent a messenger to free her.

• He broke the bronze bars.

What was the result of Zeus turning into golden rain and pouring through the bars?

• Danae escaped from the dungeon.

• Danae became a goddess.

• Danae gave birth to a son named Perseus.

• Danae was punished by Acrisios.

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What reasoning might Acrisios have used to justify imprisoning Danae?

• He believed it was the only way to avoid the prophecy.

• He wanted to test her loyalty.

• He thought it would make her stronger.

• He was advised by his counselors to do so.

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Analyze the actions of Zeus in the passage. What does this suggest about his character?

• Zeus is indifferent to human affairs.

• Zeus is easily manipulated by others.

• Zeus is powerful and determined to get what he wants.

• Zeus is fearful of Acrisios.

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What might be the consequences of Acrisios' decision to imprison Danae for the kingdom of Argos?

• It would lead to peace and prosperity.

• It could cause unrest and fear among the people.

• It would strengthen Acrisios' rule.

• It would make Danae more popular.

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Evaluate the effectiveness of Acrisios' plan to avoid the prophecy. What flaw can you identify?

• He underestimated the power of the gods.

• He did not imprison Danae securely enough.

• He should have consulted an oracle.

• He should have left Argos.

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What strategic thinking did Zeus employ to reach Danae despite her imprisonment?

• He used his influence over Acrisios.

• He transformed into a form that could bypass physical barriers.

• He bribed the guards to let him in.

• He waited for Acrisios to release her.

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Predict how the birth of Perseus might impact the future of Acrisios and his kingdom.

• Perseus will bring peace to the kingdom.

• Perseus will fulfill the prophecy and cause Acrisios' downfall.

• Perseus will be exiled and forgotten.

• Perseus will become a loyal servant to Acrisios.

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