Perseus and the Fall of Medusa

Why are smokejumpers called to the scene instead of firefighters?

• The fire is too big for standard firefighters.

• There are no firefighters in the area.

• It would take too long for firefighters to get to the areas that need smokejumpers.

• Smokejumpers and firefighters have an arrangement and they each cover a certain area.

How many feet did the Smokejumper described on page 268 jump?

• 1,500

• 2,000

• 1,850

• 2,500

What is a firebreak?

• The spot where the Smokejumpers land.

• A tool used by the Smokejumpers in order to fight the fire.

• A nickname the Smokejumpers give each other.

• A stretch of ground dug up by smokejumpers with nothing left to burn.

How many smokejumping bases are in the United States?

• About 103

• About 23

• About 12

• About 46

How do smokejumpers safely get to the ground?

• They jump out of a plane with a parachute.

• The plane lowers them to the ground and releases a ladder.

• They use a firebreak in order to land.

• They hike a safe route.

Why do the gods visit Perseus in Medusa’s bedroom?

• to give him the tools he needs to beat her

• to offer to join him in his battle with her

• to encourage him to leave her alone

• to warn him that he will lose to her

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.