What is the main theme of the poem 'Medusa' by Agha Shahid Ali?

• Medusa's curse and demise

• Medusa's beauty and power

• Medusa's love for nature

• Medusa's relationship with her sisters

How many stanzas are in the poem 'Medusa'?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 6

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'Medusa'?

• No rhyme pattern

• ABAB

• AABB

• ABBA

Who is the speaker in the poem 'Medusa'?

• Medusa

• Perseus

• Agha Shahid Ali

• Medusa's sisters

What is the setting of the poem 'Medusa'?

• At the end of the world with her sisters

• In a bustling city

• In a forest

• On a deserted island

What tone does the speaker of the poem 'Medusa' primarily convey?

• Bitterness and regretfulness

• Joy and happiness

• Fear and anxiety

• Love and compassion

What happens to Medusa's locks in the poem?

• They crawl into rocks to die

• They turn into gold

• They become flowers

• They disappear into the sea

What do you think the theme or message of this poem is?

• Power always brings happiness

• Great power can cause loneliness and tragedy

• Monsters are stronger than heroes

• Beauty lasts forever

Which line best shows imagery that helps the reader picture Medusa’s curse?

• “I must be beautiful.”

• “And so she dreams.”

• “Her locks, failing from their roots, crawl into rocks to die.”

• “Soon, soon, the sky will have eyes.”

From what point of view is the story mostly told?

• Medusa speaking in first person about her feelings

• Perseus telling his story in first person

• An outside narrator in third person who never shows feelings

• A god speaking in second person