Perseus and the Winged Sandals — Questions and answers

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What gift did King Polydectes ask Perseus to bring him from the Greek island of Seriphos?

Choices

  1. A shield of polished bronze
  2. A magical sword
  3. The head of Medusa ✓
  4. A pair of winged sandals

Answer: The head of Medusa

From page 1

Who appeared to Perseus to help him face Medusa, giving him a shield and a sword?

Choices

  1. Athena and Hermes ✓
  2. The Gray Sisters
  3. The Nymphs of the North
  4. King Polydectes and Danaë

Answer: Athena and Hermes

From page 2

What did Perseus take from the Gray Sisters to make them tell him the way to the Nymphs of the North?

Choices

  1. Their winged sandals
  2. Their sharp sword
  3. Their magical cap
  4. Their one eye ✓

Answer: Their one eye

From page 3

What gifts did the Nymphs of the North give Perseus to help him on his quest?

Choices

  1. Winged sandals, a magical bag called the Kibisis, and the Cap of Invisibility ✓
  2. A golden apple, a silver arrow, and a strong rope
  3. A talking bird, a healing potion, and a warm cloak
  4. A polished bronze shield, a sharp sword, and a map

Answer: Winged sandals, a magical bag called the Kibisis, and the Cap of Invisibility

From page 4

Where did Perseus fly towards after leaving the city by the sea, guided by Hermes?

Choices

  1. The Greek island of Seriphos
  2. The gardens of the Nymphs of the North
  3. The island of the Gorgons ✓
  4. The land of the Gray Sisters

Answer: The island of the Gorgons

From page 5

What did Perseus see on the dark island shrouded in mist before he entered the Gorgons' cave?

Choices

  1. Statues of men and animals turned to stone ✓
  2. A bustling city with many ships
  3. A hidden valley full of flowers
  4. A lonely temple on a sea-cliff

Answer: Statues of men and animals turned to stone

From page 6

How did Perseus plan to look at Medusa without being turned to stone inside the cold, still cave?

Choices

  1. By closing his eyes and trusting his sword
  2. By asking Athena to guide his hand directly
  3. By wearing the Cap of Invisibility
  4. By looking only at her reflection in the polished shield ✓

Answer: By looking only at her reflection in the polished shield

From page 7

What did Perseus do with Medusa's head after he cut it off?

Choices

  1. He left it on the ground in the cave
  2. He showed it to the other two Gorgons
  3. He scooped it into the magic bag called the Kibisis ✓
  4. He threw it into the sea

Answer: He scooped it into the magic bag called the Kibisis

From page 8

Where did Perseus go immediately after flying back to Seriphos with Medusa's head?

Choices

  1. To his mother Danaë's home
  2. To the palace where King Polydectes was feasting ✓
  3. To the gardens of the Nymphs of the North
  4. To the temple on the sea-cliff

Answer: To the palace where King Polydectes was feasting

From page 9

What happened to King Polydectes and his friends when Perseus held up Medusa's head?

Choices

  1. They turned into silent statues ✓
  2. They celebrated Perseus's return
  3. They ran away in fear
  4. They gave Perseus many gifts

Answer: They turned into silent statues

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