Perseus and Medusa - Comprehension

Who is Acrisius?

• King of Argos

• Father of Denae

• Cursed grandfather of Perseus

• All of these

Who are the parents of Perseus?

• Zeus and Hera

• Poseidon and Hera

• Zeus and Denae

• Acrisius and Denae

King of the Gods.

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Zeus

• Apollo

How does Perseus’ grandfather try to avoid the prophecy given to him at the beginning of the story?

• He sacrifices his daughter to Zeus

• He sends Perseus on an impossible quest

• He locks Denae up in a brass tower

• He hides from his grandson after he returns from his quest

How does Acrisius behave after discovering Denae's pregnancy?

• He forces her to give her child to the gods

• He tries to drown her and her child in a wooden trunk in the sea

• He locks them up in a brass tower

• He sends her on an impossible quest

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Who is the fisherman that rescues Denae and Perseus?

• Richardus

• Polydectes

• Simon Bar-Jonah

• Dictys

What does Dictys' brother (AKA Polydectes) do in order to capture the attention of Denae?

• Makes a sacrifice to Zeus

• Locks her away in a brass tower

• Sends her son on an impossible quest

• Chains her to a rock until she loves him

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Who are Perseus’ two guides?

• Athena and Hermes

• Apollo and Aphrodite

• Poseidon and Hades

• Hera and Hermes

What are two items Perseus receives from Athena and Hermes?

• Invisible Helmet and Shield

• Sword and Shield

• Shield and Bag for Medusa's Head

• Shield and Winged Sandals

Where does Persus travel directly after a visit by Athena and Hermes?

• The Nymphs of the East

• The Gray Sisters

• The Gorgon Medusa

• The Nymphs of the West