Perseus and the Fall of Medusa

What sentence from paragraph 20 shows Perseus is heroic?

• Arise, Son.

• Your bravery is remarkable...

• and we have come to help you.

• Take this, my sword.

What things helped Perseus defeat Medusa?

• ring, rope, and a rock

• shield, sword, and a rock

• a sword and sandals

• sword, shield, sandals with wings and a knapsack

Put the events in order.

• Perseus gets the head of Medusa.

• Perseus finds out his mother is in danger.

• The King sends Perseus to get the head of Medusa.

• The Gods give Perseus items to defeat Medusa.

• Perseus saves his mother from the King.

Perseus and the Fall of Medusa

is an example of a _____________.

• fable

• myth

• fairy tale

• folktale

Why does Perseus say it is time for Medusa to meet her end?

• Because she brings death

• Because she is a friend

• Because she is a goddess

• Because she is a hero

What does Perseus wear to help him escape?

• A magic cloak

• Winged slippers

• A golden helmet

• A silver shield

What does Perseus do with Medusa's head?

• Hides it

• Uses it to turn the sea monster to stone

• Gives it to Andromeda

• Throws it away

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the fall of Medusa'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which character trait best describes Perseus in the story?

• Cowardly

• Brave

• Selfish

• Indifferent

What is the main theme of 'Perseus and the Fall of Medusa'?

• Friendship

• Betrayal

• Courage

• Greed