Perseus and the Sea Monster Quiz

Who sent the sea monster Cetus?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Apollo

What did Queen Kassiopeia boast about her daughter Andromeda?

• She was the smartest in the land

• She was more beautiful than the nymphs of the sea

• She was the strongest warrior

• She was the kindest person

What was the true measure of Perseus's heroism according to the text?

• His strength in battle

• His ability to fly

• His willingness to save Andromeda even if he didn't have to.

• His wisdom in decision-making

What did Perseus use to petrify Polydectes and his court?

• The head of Medusa

• A magical sword

• A powerful spell

• A golden shield

Who was struck and killed by the stray discus?

• Polydectes

• Acrisius

• A random spectator

• A fellow competitor

What was Acrisius doing when he was struck by the discus?

• Competing in the games

• Watching in disguise

• Giving a speech

• Sitting on a throne

What does the story suggest about fate?

• Fate is always fair

• Fate is unpredictable

• Fate is controlled by humans

• Fate is irrelevant

Who was Arachne?

• A goddess of weaving

• A mortal woman with unparalleled weaving skill

• A famous painter

• A mythical creature

What was Arachne known for?

• Painting landscapes

• Creating sculptures

• Weaving tapestries of exquisite quality

• Writing poetry

Where did Arachne live?

• In the city of Athens

• In the country of Lydia

• In the kingdom of Sparta

• In the land of Egypt