Setting
Where does the opening of the story take place?
Ancient Greece,
A large banquet hall, or
King Polydectes' Palace
How does Perseus "insult" King Polydectes?
Perseus does not bring a gift to the banquet.
Who is the king?
Polydectes
If you have ______ a plan, you have figured out a way to achieve that plan.
devised
What kind of connection is this?
"This story reminds me of my vacation in Greece."
A.) text to text
B.) text to self
C.) text to world
text to self
Where does Perseus receive his gifts from the gods?
How does Athena's shield help Perseus?
It works like a mirror, so Perseus does not have to look directly at Medusa.
Who is the goddess of courage?
Athena
"But if ______ calls me to die, so be it!"
destiny
What kind of connection is this?
"When I read this story, it makes me think of other monster stories I have read."
A.) text to text
B.) text to self
C.) text to world
text to text
A rock overlooking the sea
Why is Andromeda chained to the rock?
Her mother insulted the god Poseidon by saying Andromeda was more beautiful than his daughter.
Which character is described as being "in distress?"
Danae
Which vocabulary word can be a synonym for "journey?"
Odyssey
What kind of connection is this?
"This is an ancient Greek myth. The ancient Egyptians also had many myths."
A.) text to text
B.) text to self
C.) text to world
text to world
What is the setting of the ending of the story?
Polydectes' palace
Why did Polydectes put Perseus' mother in a dungeon?
She refused to marry him.
Who are Perseus' mother and father?
Danae and Zeus
The gods are not _______.
mortal
What kind of connection is this?
"Perseus and the Fall of Medusa is kind of like Percy Jackson and the Olympians."
A.) text to text
B.) text to self
C.) text to world
text to text
On which continent is the country Greece located?
A.) Asia
B.) South America
C.) Africa
D.) Europe
D.) Europe
How does Perseus resolve the conflict in the end?
He turns Polydectes to stone using Medusa's head.
Who is the father of all gods?
Zeus
If a student lost their money, they might feel ______.
distress
What kind of connection is this?
"I like how Medusa has snakes for hair. Did you know snakes can be found in most countries around the globe? "
A.) text to text
B.) text to self
C.) text to world
text to world