Perseus and the Fall of Medusa/ Figurative Language/ Cause and Effect Test

To have a strong desire to get or do something

• devised
• destiny
• confidence
• aspire

To have strong and sure feelings about yourself

• strenuous
• endeavor
• aspire
• confidence

figure out a way to achieve that plan

• endeavor
• devised
• odyssey
• destiny

what will eventually happen in his or her life

• destiny
• devised
• aspire
• odyssey

It takes great effort or a lot of energy

• endeavor
• destiny
• confidence
• strenuous

a long journey that is exciting and eventful

• aspire
• destiny
• odyssey
• devised

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 saves Andromeda from a hungry sea monster.
• Danae suggests that the group leave and celebrate a wedding.

Zeus tells Perseus that his courage is remarkable. What does the word remarkable mean as it is used in the play?

• fading
• amazing
• interesting
• frightening

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