Perseus and Medusa: A Plot Quiz

What theme is shown by Perseus’s actions in accepting the challenge to defeat Medusa?

• Bravery and courage

• Kindness and patience

• Loyalty to family

• Greed and pride

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Why does Polydectes challenge Perseus to bring him Medusa’s head?

• He believes Perseus is a mighty warrior.

• He wants to get rid of Perseus to marry Danae.

• He is afraid of Medusa’s power.

• He wants to use Medusa’s head to defeat Zeus.

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How does Perseus show cleverness when confronting Medusa?

• By looking directly at Medusa’s face

• By using the shield as a mirror to avoid her deadly gaze

• By hiding from Medusa until she falls asleep

• By asking for help from other soldiers

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Which event best demonstrates the theme of "loyalty to family" in the story?

• Perseus asks Athena for a shield.

• Perseus frees Andromeda from the sea monster.

• Perseus risks his life to save his mother.

• Perseus defeats Medusa.

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What is the climax of the story of Perseus and Medusa?

• Perseus receives gifts from the gods.

• Perseus confronts Medusa and beheads her.

• Perseus returns home with Medusa's head.

• Perseus saves Andromeda from the sea monster.

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What is the rising action in the story of Perseus and Medusa?

• Perseus is born to Danae.

• Perseus is challenged to bring Medusa's head.

• Perseus uses Medusa's head to turn Polydectes to stone.

• Perseus marries Andromeda.

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What is the falling action in the story of Perseus and Medusa?

• Perseus receives a shield from Athena.

• Perseus uses Medusa's head to turn Polydectes to stone.

• Perseus is born to Danae.

• Perseus confronts Medusa.

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What is the resolution of the story of Perseus and Medusa?

• Perseus marries Andromeda and lives happily.

• Perseus is challenged by Polydectes.

• Perseus receives gifts from the gods.

• Perseus confronts Medusa.

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Which of the following best describes the theme of "bravery" in the story?

• Perseus runs away from Medusa.

• Perseus accepts the challenge to defeat Medusa.

• Perseus hides from Polydectes.

• Perseus refuses to fight the sea monster.

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Which event marks the beginning of the story's resolution?

• Perseus is born to Danae.

• Perseus receives gifts from the gods.

• Perseus uses Medusa's head to turn Polydectes to stone.

• Perseus marries Andromeda.

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