The Story of Medusa Quiz

Where did Medusa live?

• Egypt

• Paris

• Athens

• Rome

What did Medusa boast about to the miller on Sunday?

• Her eyes

• Her skin

• Her lips

• Her hair

What did Medusa do for an hour each morning?

• Went to the Parthenon

• Admired herself in the mirror

• Brushed her hair

• Drew water from the well

Who did Medusa say she was prettier than at the Parthenon?

• Athena

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hera

What did Athena turn Medusa's face into?

• A hideous monster

• A beautiful flower

• A gentle breeze

• A shining star

What did Athena say would happen if Medusa sought her reflection?

• She would become immortal

• She would become invisible

• She would turn to stone

• She would become a goddess

Where did Athena send Medusa to live?

• The Parthenon

• The city of Athens

• The gorgon sisters at the ends of the earth

• The public gardens

What did Athena say beauty does not do for mortals?

• All of the above

• Feed the hungry

• Teach the unskilled

• Comfort the sick

What did Athena say Medusa's fate would serve as a reminder to others?

• To control their pride

• To boast about their beauty

• To be envious of others

• To admire themselves

What did Athena use her powers to do to Medusa's loveliness?

• Make it invisible

• Make it immortal

• Strip it away completely

• Enhance it