Medusa – 7th Grade Version

Read the passage 'Medusa – 7th Grade Version.' Who was Medusa known for in the city of Athens?

• Her wisdom

• Her beauty

• Her bravery

• Her kindness

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What did Medusa boast about that angered Athena?

• Medusa boasted that her beauty was greater than Athena's.

• Medusa claimed she could weave better than Athena.

• Medusa said she was wiser than Athena.

• Medusa declared she was stronger than Athena.

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Read the passage 'Medusa – 7th Grade Version.' What did Athena turn Medusa's hair into as punishment?

• A crown of flowers

• A nest of venomous snakes

• A helmet of gold

• A wreath of olive leaves

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What happened to people who looked at Medusa after her transformation?

• They turned to stone.

• They gained superpowers.

• They became invisible.

• They fell asleep.

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Who was sent on a quest to bring back the head of Medusa?

• Perseus

• Theseus

• Hercules

• Odysseus

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Read the passage 'Medusa – 7th Grade Version.' Which of the following gifts did Perseus NOT receive for his quest?

• Winged sandals

• A magical bag

• A polished shield

• A golden sword

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How did Perseus avoid being turned to stone by Medusa?

• He used Athena's shield as a mirror to avoid looking directly at Medusa.

• He wore a blindfold and fought by sound alone.

• He drank a potion that made him immune to her gaze.

• He closed his eyes and swung his sword randomly.

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Why did Medusa become bitter and angry after her transformation?

• Because she was no longer admired and blamed Athena for her suffering.

• Because she gained magical powers and wanted revenge on Zeus.

• Because she was turned into a statue by Perseus.

• Because she was sent to live among the gods.

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What caused Athena to punish Medusa?

• Medusa attacked the goddess directly

• Medusa compared herself to Athena’s wisdom

• Medusa boasted about her beauty being greater than Athena’s

• Medusa refused to visit the temple

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What theme is most strongly shown in this myth? Which sentence best supports your answer?

• Arrogance leads to downfall

• Anger always brings success

• Her beauty had filled her heart with arrogance.

• Heroes never need help

• Beauty is more important than wisdom

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