WorksheetsPerseus and the Fall of Medusa Vocabulary
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
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.
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
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 does the word 'perseverance' mean in the context of Perseus's journey?
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty
A sudden burst of energy
A lack of interest
A feeling of fear
Which word best describes Medusa's appearance after being cursed?
Beautiful
Terrifying
Ordinary
Joyful
What is the meaning of the word 'oracle' as used in the story of Perseus?
A type of fruit
A wise and prophetic figure
A dangerous creature
A magical weapon
In the phrase 'Perseus embarked on his quest,' what does 'embarked' mean?
Ended
Started
Paused
Forgot
What part of speech is the word 'heroic' in the sentence 'Perseus performed heroic deeds'?
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Which sentence uses the word 'gaze' correctly?
Perseus gaze the sword to his friend.
The gaze of Medusa could turn people to stone.
They decided to gaze the treasure.
He was gaze at the stars.
What does the word 'mythology' refer to in the context of Perseus and Medusa?
A collection of myths
A type of plant
A historical event
A scientific theory
Which word is a synonym for 'valiant' as used to describe Perseus?
Cowardly
Brave
Lazy
Weak
What does the word 'petrify' mean in the context of Medusa's power?
To make someone laugh
To turn someone to stone
To make someone invisible
To heal someone
In the sentence 'Perseus was determined to succeed,' what does 'determined' mean?
Uncertain
Resolved
Confused
Indifferent
What is the antonym of 'courageous' as used to describe Perseus?
Fearful
Brave
Bold
Daring
Which word best describes the tone of the story of Perseus and Medusa?
Humorous
Tragic
Adventurous
Romantic
What does the word 'quest' mean in the context of Perseus's adventure?
A short walk
A long and arduous search
A simple task
A game
Which of the following words is an adjective in the sentence 'The brave Perseus faced the monstrous Medusa'?
Perseus
Faced
Monstrous
The
What does the word 'destiny' mean in the context of the story?
A random event
A predetermined course of events
A type of food
A place to visit
In the sentence 'Medusa's gaze was lethal,' what does 'lethal' mean?
Harmless
Deadly
Friendly
Weak
What is the meaning of the word 'banished' as used in the story?
Welcomed
Exiled
Celebrated
Ignored
Which word is a synonym for 'fate' as used in the story?
Chance
Luck
Destiny
Coincidence
What does the word 'mortal' mean in the context of Perseus's story?
Immortal
Human
Divine
Eternal
In the sentence 'Perseus wielded the sword with skill,' what does 'wielded' mean?
Dropped
Ignored
Used
Lost
What is the meaning of the word 'ominous' as used to describe the atmosphere in the story?
Cheerful
Threatening
Bright
Calm
Which word best describes Perseus's character in the story?
Cowardly
Heroic
Selfish
Timid
