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Perseus and the Gorgon: A Tale of Bravery and Wisdom

Questions: 5

Grade: 5

Words: 82

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Perseus, a brave Greek hero, was given a tough task. He was asked to defeat Medusa, a monster who could turn people into stone with just one look. With wisdom and courage, Perseus used a shield to avoid Medusa's gaze and defeated her. The story tells us about bravery, wisdom, and the power of good over evil. For Perseus, bravery was not about being fearless, but facing his fears. And wisdom was not just about knowledge, but knowing how to use it.

Question 1

Who was Perseus asked to defeat?

A Greek Hero

A Stone

A Shield

Medusa

Explanation. Perseus was asked to defeat Medusa, a monster who could turn people into stone with just one look.

A Monster

Question 2

What does bravery mean in the story of Perseus?

Being fearless

Running away from fears

Facing your fears

Explanation. For Perseus, bravery was not about being fearless, but facing his fears.

Avoiding difficult tasks

Ignoring fears

Question 3

What tool did Perseus use to avoid Medusa's gaze?

Sword

Helmet

Shield

Explanation. Perseus used a shield to avoid Medusa's gaze and defeated her.

Armor

Bow

Question 4

What does the story of Perseus tell us about?

The power of evil over good

The importance of fear

The power of good over evil

Explanation. The story tells us about bravery, wisdom, and the power of good over evil.

The importance of knowledge

The importance of defeat

Question 5

What was not just about knowledge in Perseus' story?

Bravery

Courage

Wisdom

Explanation. In the story, wisdom was not just about knowledge, but knowing how to use it.

Defeat

Fear

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