Perseus and Medusa

Which of the following events occurred in the falling action?

• The King devised an evil plan.

• Perseus took the head out of the bag.

• Danae refuses to marry the King.

• Perseus thanks his mother.

Why does King Polydectes ask Perseus to bring him the head of Medusa?

• He thinks having it will protect his kingdom from Zeus.

• He hopes having it will make Danae fall in love with him.

• He thinks asking for it will urge Perseus to give him a better gift

• He hopes asking for it will cause Perseus to leave his mother behind.

Which event is most important and should be part of a summary of the play?

• King Polydectes is pleased to meet Andromeda

• King Polydectes accepts a golden goblet as a gift

• Perseus kills Medusa and uses her head to save Andromeda and his Mom

• Danae suggests that the group leave and celebrate a wedding.

Why do the gods visit Perseus in Medusa’s bedroom?

• to give him the tools he needs to beat her

• to offer to join him in his battle with her

• to encourage him to leave her alone

• to warn him that he will lose to her

How does the dialogue reveal the problem Perseus faces?

• It shows that he wants to please the King and make him happy.

• It shows that he is lazy

• It shows that Perseus won't back down from Polydectes’s challenge.

• It shows that Perseus wants to be a famous king.

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

• Medusa's head.

• A golden goblet.

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

• A pineapple.

What happened to Polydectus at the end of the story?

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

• He and Perseus had a battle and he lost.

• He ate pineapple.

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

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

• Realistic Fiction

• Nonfiction

• A Play

• Historical Fiction

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

• Perseus won't allow him to marry Danae

• Perseus is stronger than he is.

• Perseus came to his party without a gift.

• Perseus is his lifelong enemy.

What is the main theme of the story of Perseus and Medusa?

• Courage and heroism

• Betrayal and revenge

• Love and sacrifice

• Greed and ambition