" Perseus and the Fall of Medusa" Comprehension I

What is the genre of Perseus and the Fall of Medusa?

• Realistic Fiction

• Nonfiction

• A Play

• Historical Fiction

Why is Polydectus upset with Perseus at the beginning of the story?

• Perseus won't allow him to marry Danae

• Perseus is stronger than he is.

• Perseus came to his party without a gift.

• Perseus is his lifelong enemy.

Why didn't Perseus bring Polydectus a gift for his party?

• He doesn't like Polydectus.

• He only gives gifts when it's someone's birthday.

• He couldn't afford an expensive gift.

• Danae told him not to.

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.

Why couldn't anyone else defeat Medusa before?

• Medusa has been too strong and powerful.

• Anyone who looked at Medusa turned to stone.

• They felt sorry for Medusa and gave up.

• Medusa put a spell on them.

Which of these words could not be used to describe Perseus?

• Brave

• Daring

• Devoted

• Cowardly

Which of these is Perseus's mother?

• Danae

• Andromeda

• Hermes

• Athena

What is the real reason that Polydectus sends Perseus to bring him Medusa's head?

• He wants Medusa's head very badly.

• He wants to get rid of Perseus so he can try to marry Danae.

• He wants to see if Perseus is up to the challenge.

• He wants Perseus far away so that he can eat all of Perseus's pineapple.