Medusa's Head

Which of the following lines from the text BEST shows that Perseus is heroic (brave)?

• "Perseus answered in anger at the injustice of the charge."

• "But they were helpless in their blindness and Perseus could laugh at them."

• "Even as he looked on them in the shield, Perseus felt stiff with horror at the sight."

• "Bidding Andromeda hide her face, Perseus sprang once more into the air unveiling the head of Medusa to the monster."

Why does Perseus agree to the king’s challenge to bring him Medusa’s head?

• Perseus wants to go on a dangerous adventure.

• Perseus wants to prove he is brave and not lazy.

• Perseus wants to give the king a wonderful wedding present.

• Perseus is immortal.

What is not possible theme for "Medusa's Head?" (mark all that apply)

• Act bravely

• Keep your word

• Trials make you stronger

• Obey the gods

What happened when Perseus showed Medusa's head to Atlas?

• Atlas was changed to a stone cliff.

• Atlas was changed to a rock statue.

• Atlas was turned to sand.

• Atlas was changed to a mighty mountain.

Which of the following does not describe the physical appearance of Medusa?  

• the tusks of a boar

• snakes for hair

• the tail of a scorpion

• a tongue sticking out of the mouth

True or False: Medusa's severed head can still petrify.

• True

• False

True or False: Medusa's severed head can still petrify (turn someone to stone)

• True

• False

Which of the following lines from the text BEST shows that Perseus is heroic (brave)?

• "Perseus answered in anger at the injustice of the charge."

• "But they were helpless in their blindness and Perseus could laugh at them."

• "Even as he looked on them in the shield, Perseus felt stiff with horror at the sight."

• "Bidding Andromeda hide her face, Perseus sprang once more into the air unveiling the head of Medusa to the monster."

Why does Perseus agree to the king’s challenge to bring him Medusa’s head?

• Perseus wants to go on a dangerous adventure.

• Perseus wants to prove he is brave and not lazy.

• Perseus wants to give the king a wonderful wedding present.

• Perseus is immortal.

What is not possible theme for "Medusa's Head?" (mark all that apply)

• Act bravely

• Keep your word

• Trials make you stronger

• Obey the gods