The Snake-Haired Monster Quiz

What type of ruler is the King of Seriphos?

• wise

• brave

• kind

• uncaring

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Which line from the play supports your answer to question 1?

• "He starts to draw his sword."

• "Your people are suffering and you do nothing to help them."

• "I like this idea!"

• "Always a pleasure to see you."

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Why do the Nymphs of the North help Perseus?

• They want their eye back.

• They believe Medusa is evil.

• Perseus tricks them into helping him.

• They would like the King of Seriphos to have a special wedding gift.

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In scene 4, when Perseus "catches his reflection in Athena's shield," he realizes that he can...

• use the shield as a mirror and avoid looking directly at Medusa.

• turn Medusa to stone when she looks into it.

• turn the stone statues back into living beings with it.

• protect himself from Medusa's sisters with it.

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Athena is the goddess of wisdom and of

• messages

• the seas

• the weather

• war

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In scene 5, how do you know that the King of Seriphos doesn't believe Medusa's head is in the sack?

• Storyteller 3 tells you.

• The king calls Perseus a liar.

• The stage directions (in parentheses) let you know.

• The king's advisors explain that the king thinks

  Perseus is not telling the truth.

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Based on the phrase, "his face forever frozen in an expression of awe and horror," you can guess that the king looked _________ and horrified.

• doubtful

• unhappy

• foolish

• shocked

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when Danae says "My son, you have killed a monster with a monster," she means that Perseus killed...

• Medusa, using the metal shield.

• Medusa, using the magic sickle.

• the king, using the Gray Sister's eye.

• the king, using Medusa's head

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