1. WARM UP B-2

2. Corrections for Study Guide: Medusa’s Cave 4. Explain why Danae was locked in a bronze chamber. Danae was locked in a bronze chamber because King Acrisius feared the prophecy that his unborn grandson would kill him. (52)

3. 9. What line on p. 56 shows how important Zeus is to Hermes? Zeus’ importance to Hermes is shown on p. 56 when Hermes says, "..all I wanted to do was please him."

4. 11. Cite two examples from p. 60 that show Perseus's athleticism. Perseus’ athleticism is shown when he tosses pebbles accurately and he jumps up quickly when he hears Hermes arrive.

5. 15. What does Perseus do that disrespects Hermes? Perseus disrespects Hermes when he took a swing at Hermes without warning.

6. 18. On p. 69 is a description of the objects outside Medusa's cave. Explain why they are there. The objects outside Medusa’s cave are stone statues of all the people who had looked at Medusa; either on purpose or by accident and were turned to stone.

7. 19. Describe Medusa (This description will be more complete) Medusa's body was covered in scales, her legs were furry with paws ending in talons and she had a serpent's tail along with the snakes heads for hair. But, she had her beautiful face still.

8. 21. How does the murder of Medusa change Hermes? The murder of Medusa has shown Hermes that he doesn't want to kill anything again.

9. 29. Explain why Andromeda was being sacrificed. The King and Queen thought that they were being punished by Poseidon so they needed to appease him with the sacrifice of their daughter.

10. 35. Why does Hermes make the list on p. 95? Hermes makes the list on p. 95 because he is mad at Perseus for giving Athena the credit for his success.

11. 39. On p. 94, Hermes says he is thoughtful, what does he do for Molpus that shows this? The thoughtfulness of Hermes is shown when he gave Molpus the gift of perfect memory so that he could tell the tale of Perseus.

12. MOUNT IDA SKITS PARTNER OR GROUP SELECT THE SKIT Use the glossary to help; p. 220 WRITE THE DIALOGUE