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Perseus Myth
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Quiz for the Myth of Perseus
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Question 1
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Perseus’ mother, Danae, was the daughter of:
Answer
Poseidon
Medusa
Zeus
King Acrisius
Question 2
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How did Danae become pregnant with Perseus?
Answer
She was seduced by her uncle Proetus
She slept with Poseidon in Athena’s palace
She was sprinkled with a yellow shower by Zeus
She was seduced by King Polydectes
Question 3
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Who was a “herald” for Perseus in this story? (clue: sent him on his quest…)
Answer
Zeus
King Acrisius
King Polydectes
Athena
Question 4
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What was NOT one of the things the gods gave Perseus to help him in his quest?
Answer
Winged sandals
Image:
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A magic wallet
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The head of Medusa
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Medusa_by_Carvaggio (image/jpg)
A shield
Image:
The_Greek___Lion_shield_by_Degasperi (image/jpg)
Question 5
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Why was Athena a sworn enemy of Medusa?
Answer
Medusa had turned into a monster
Medusa had amorous relations in her palace
Medusa was jealous of Athena’s beauty
Medusa’s sisters were immortal monsters
Question 6
Question
Where/how did Perseus find the woman he wanted to marry?
Answer
As a slave of the Graeae sisters
As a prisoner of the Gorgon sisters
Chained to a rock by the sea
Living with the nymphs in the land of the nymphs
Question 7
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What did Perseus have to do before he could marry Andromeda?
Answer
A. Fight Andromeda’s father’s twin brother, who had been engaged to marry her
B. Fight and kill the sea monster Cetus
C. Fight and kill King Polydectes
D. Both a and b
Question 8
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What prophecy was fulfilled by Perseus at the end?
Answer
That he would kill King Acrisius
That he would behead Medusa
That he would marry Andromeda
That he would kill King Polydectes
Question 9
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Who would be considered a “shape shifter” in this story?
Answer
Medusa
Athena
Andromeda
All of the above
Question 10
Question
Who/what would be considered a “threshold guardian” in this story?
Answer
Phineas, Andromeda’s uncle
Cetus the sea monster
King Polydectes
All of the above
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