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Arthur
100
Fate willed it—or perhaps Zeus, who up to now had done little for his love and his child—that they should be discovered by a good man, a fisherman named Dictys. He came upon the great box and broke it open and took the pitiful cargo home to his wife who was as kind as he. They had no children and they cared for Danaë and Perseus as if they were their own.
What aspect of Greek life does the excerpt show?
A. that families lived with grandparents
B. that people made a living by fishing
C. that people performed religious rituals
D. that men were able to marry two wives
B. that people made a living by fishing
100
Who is this character
Lisa Simpson
100
Each guest, as was customary, brought a gift for the bride-to-be, except Perseus alone. He had nothing he could give. He was young and proud and keenly mortified. He stood up before them all and did exactly what the King had hoped he would do, declared that he would give him a present better than any there. He would go off and kill Medusa and bring back her head as his gift. Nothing could have suited the King better. No one in his senses would have made such a proposal. Medusa was one of the Gorgons.
Which statement best describes a characteristic of a Greek hero displayed by Perseus?
A. He is greatly admired for his beauty and youth.
B. He makes a promise to a king that he cannot keep.
C. He has too much pride and confidence in his abilities.
D. He is poor and alone with nothing to offer as a gift.
C. He has too much pride and confidence in his abilities.
100
Which excerpt from "Perseus" best represents a characteristic of a Greek hero?
A. [Andromeda] had boasted that she was more beautiful than the daughters of Nereus, the Sea-god.
B. [Athena and Hermes] told him which one was Medusa and that was important, for she alone of the three could be killed; the other two were immortal.
C. King Acrisius of Argos had only one child, a daughter, Danaë. She was beautiful above all the other women of the land.
D. Polydectes evidently talked to Perseus about [Gorgons]; he probably told him that he would rather have the head of one of them than anything else in the world.
B. [Athena and Hermes] told him which one was Medusa and that was important, for she alone of the three could be killed; the other two were immortal.
100
Who is this character?
Arthur Read
200
He announced that he was about to be married, and he called his friends together for a celebration, including Perseus in the invitation. Each guest, as was customary, brought a gift for the bride-to-be, except Perseus alone
Which aspect of Greek life does this excerpt reveal?
A. that marriage ceremonies took place in summer
B. that music was played at wedding celebrations
C. that a wedding feast was paid for by the bride’s family
D. that people gave gifts to the woman getting married
D. that people gave gifts to the woman getting married
200
Nancy Cartwright is the voice to which character?
Bart Simpson
200
Perseus best proves he is a hero with great fighting skills by
A. killing his grandfather Acrisius.
B. showing Medusa’s head to Polydectes.
C. slaying the Gorgon and sea serpent.
D. taking the Grey Woman’s eyeball.
C. slaying the Gorgon and sea serpent.
200
Fate willed it—or perhaps Zeus, who up to now had done little for his love and his child—that they should be discovered by a good man, a fisherman named Dictys. He came upon the great box and broke it open and took the pitiful cargo home to his wife who was as kind as he. They had no children and they cared for Danaë and Perseus as if they were their own.
This excerpt best shows that the ancient Greeks valued
A. beauty and gracefulness.
B. intelligence and hard work.
C. kindness and generosity.
D. independence and action.
C. kindness and generosity.
200
What year did Arthur come out?
1996
300
He waited beside her until the great snake came for its prey; then he cut its head off just as he had the Gorgon's. The headless body dropped back into the water; Perseus took Andromeda to her parents and asked for her hand, which they gladly gave him.
Which aspect of ancient Greek life is exemplified in the excerpt?
A. The tradition of Greek heroes showing stubbornness.
B. The expectation of men to perform brave deeds.
C. The role of the gods in determining human fate.
D. The importance of seeking approval for marriage.
B. The expectation of men to perform brave deeds.
300
Where is this delicious item from?
Lard Lad Donuts
300
When Cepheus consents to give his daughter Andromeda to the sea serpent, it reflects the ancient Greek values of
A. justice and morality.
B. intelligence and strength.
C. home and family.
D. sacrifice and humility.
D. sacrifice and humility.
300
Which story event in "Perseus" best shows that the ancient Greeks valued intelligence?
A. King Acrisius casts Danaë and Perseus inside a metal chest into the sea.
B. Perseus boasts that he will bring back Medusa’s head as a wedding gift.
C. Hermes gives Perseus his special sword with which to kill Medusa.
D. Athena gives Perseus a mirror so he does not look directly at Medusa.
D. Athena gives Perseus a mirror so he does not look directly at Medusa.
300
Who is this character?
Binky Barnes
400
It seemed that Perseus had been led by his angry pride into making an empty boast. No man unaided could kill Medusa
Which characteristics of a Greek hero does the excerpt show? Select two responses.
A. having loyal followers
B. having character flaws
C. excelling at making speeches
D. having a powerful enemy
E. having supernatural powers
B. having character flaws
D. having a powerful enemy
400
Who is this character?
Maggie Simpson
400
Which characteristics of a Greek hero are shown in this excerpt? Select three responses.
A. taking a long journey
B. getting help from a powerful being
C. fighting a strong antagonist
D. being skilled at reciting poetry
E. having a character flaw
F. owning special weaponry
A. taking a long journey
B. getting help from a powerful being
C. fighting a strong antagonist
400
[Queen Cassiopeia] had boasted that she was more beautiful than the daughters of Nereus, the Sea-god. An absolutely certain way in those days to draw down on one a wretched fate was to claim superiority in anything over any deity; nevertheless people were perpetually doing so.
Which ancient Greek value did Queen Cassiopeia fail to possess?
A. beauty
B. sense of justice
C. modesty
D. respect for elders
C. modesty
400
What animal is Arthur based off of?
anthropomorphic aardvark
500
It happened that soon after their arrival Perseus heard that the King of Larissa, in the North, was holding a great athletic contest, and he journeyed there to take part. In the discus-throwing when his turn came and he hurled the heavy missile, it swerved and fell among the spectators. Acrisius was there on a visit to the King, and the discus struck him. The blow was fatal and he died at once.
What can be learned about Greek life from this excerpt? Select five responses.
A. Kings ruled over local areas.
B. Kings sponsored sporting events.
C. The athletic games were meant to train soldiers.
D. People came to watch the athletic games.
E. Outsiders could take part in the athletic contests.
F. Discus throwing was a common sporting event.
G. Discus throwing was the most violent of the games.
A. Kings ruled over local areas.
B. Kings sponsored sporting events.
D. People came to watch the athletic games.
E. Outsiders could take part in the athletic contests.
F. Discus throwing was a common sporting event.
500
FUN FACT !!!!
Which character did Nancy Cartwright originally audition to play?
Lisa Simpson
500
Polydectes is able to trick Perseus into battling Medusa because of Perseus’s _________
A. Nobel Birth
B. Supernatural Gifts
C. Divine Assistance
D. Excessive Pride
E. Skill At Fighting
D. Excessive Pride
500
Embarrassed when he lacks a gift for Polydectes’s bride, Perseus proclaims that he will provide the best wedding gift conceivable. By doing so, Perseus’s forgets to value
A. aidos, or modesty and humility.
B. timê, or respect and honor.
C. oikos, or home and family.
D. kharis, or beauty and grace
A. aidos, or modesty and humility.
500
Who is this character?
Buster Baxter