Medusa's Head

Who is Acrisios?

• Perseus's uncle

• Danae's father

• an evil god

• king of the nymphs

Who was Perseus?

• King Acrisios's nephew

• Zeus's brother

• Danae's son

• a poor servant

What were two things Acrisios did to Danae?

• He sent her to prison

• He locked her in a tower.

• He locked her in an underground room.

• He put her in a wooden chest and threw it into the sea.

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Why did Danae give all her attention to Perseus when she was a servant in a palace?

• to avoid being sent to another kingdon

• to avoid having her son sent away

• to avoid marrying Polydectus

• to avoid marring Dictys

Which human trait did Zues have in the story?

• He at with the king of the land.

• He felt pity for Danae.

• He turned himself into a shower of gold.

• He was angry with Zeus.

Perseus had to take certain steps in order to slay the Gorgon. Which of the following is not one of those steps?

• Rescue a girl who is chained to a rock

• Take the shield from Athena and the sword from Hermes

• Get the hat of darkness, winged sandals, and knapsack

• Go to the sisters Phorcides.

Why did the Phorcides help Perseus?

• They were scared of the gods.

• They were friends with the gods.

• They needed their eye back.

• They hated the monsters, including the Gorgons.

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What is not possible theme for "Medusa's Head?" (mark all that apply)

• Act bravely

• Keep your word

• Trials make you stronger

• Obey the gods

What happened when Perseus showed Medusa's head to Atlas?

• Atlas was changed to a stone cliff.

• Atlas was changed to a rock statue.

• Atlas was turned to sand.

• Atlas was changed to a mighty mountain.

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What is the meaning of wrath as in "Nereus in wrath stirred up Poseiden who came flooding over the land.

• surprise

• anger

• sorrow

• joy

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