Test Perseus and the Fall of Medusa

What is the genre of Perseus and the Fall of Medusa?

• Nonfiction

• Historical Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• A Play

Why is Polydectus upset with Perseus at the beginning of the story?

• Perseus is stronger than he is.

• Perseus is his lifelong enemy.

• Perseus came to his party without a gift.

• Perseus won't allow him to marry Danae

Why didn't Perseus bring Polydectus a gift for his party?

• He only gives gifts when it's someone's birthday.

• Danae told him not to.

• He couldn't afford an expensive gift.

• He doesn't like Polydectus.

When Perseus tells Polydectus he could get him any gift he wants, what does Polydectus ask for?

• A golden goblet.

• To be in Mrs. Kriegsman and Mrs. Tung's class.

• Medusa's head.

• A pineapple.

Why couldn't anyone else defeat Medusa before?

• Medusa has been too strong and powerful.

• They felt sorry for Medusa and gave up.

• Anyone who looked at Medusa turned to stone.

• Medusa put a spell on them.

Check off the items that were given to Perseus by Zeus, Hermes, and Athena.

• A pineapple

• A sword

• Winged slippers

• A shield

• A hatchet

Why did Poseidon tie Andromeda to a rock?

• He thinks that a woman's rightful place is tied to a rock.

• Her mother was bragging that Andromeda was more beautiful than his daughter.

• She refused to marry him.

• Zeus commanded him.

How did Perseus save Andromeda from the Sea Monster?

• He and the Sea Monster had a long chat about their favorite foods and became friends, so the sea monster did him a favor.

• He chopped off the sea monster's head.

• He cast a spell on it.

• He used Medusa's head to turn it to stone.

What did Polydectus do to Perseus's mother Danae when she wouldn't marry him?

• Went off to find Ella from Prince Charming Misplaces His Bride to make her jealous.

• Gave her a pineapple and wished her well.

• Put her in the dungeon.

• Sentenced her to death.

What happened to Polydectus at the end of the story?

• He ate pineapple.

• He turned to stone because Perseus showed him Medusa's head.

• He and Perseus had a battle and he lost.

• He tried to marry Danae, but she kept refusing.