Quiz on The Gorgon’s Head

Who received the dreadful oracle from Delphi?

• Danae

• Zeus

• King Acrisius

• Dictys

What form did Zeus take to enter Danae's chamber?

• A cloud

• A snake

• A bird

• A golden shower

What was the name of Danae's son?

• Perseus

• Acrisius

• Polydectes

• Dictys

What did King Acrisius do when he learned about Danae's secret?

• Sent her to the sea

• Built a chest for her

• Married her off

• Locked her in a tower

Who found Danae and Perseus in the chest?

• Athena

• King Polydectes

• Hermes

• A fisherman named Dictys

What dangerous mission did Polydectes send Perseus on?

• To find the Nymphs of the North

• To kill Medusa

• To rescue Andromeda

• To defeat King Acrisius

What happens if someone looks directly at Medusa?

• They turn into stone

• They become immortal

• They fall asleep

• They gain superpowers

Who provided Perseus with a sword?

• Athena

• King Polydectes

• Hermes

• Dictys

What did Perseus use to see Medusa without looking directly at her?

• A crystal ball

• A mirror

• A shield

• A magic wand

Who was chained on the cliff that Perseus rescued?

• Andromeda

• Cassiopeia

• Danae

• Medusa