Honors English Semester Practice Exam

Perseus's most famous deed is defeating Medusa, a monster of which type?

Dragon Gorgon Hydra Chimera

Correct Answer:

Gorgon

Explanation:

Medusa is a Gorgon—the group of terrifying female monsters in Greek myth known for turning people to stone with a gaze. Perseus defeats her by using a reflective shield to avoid looking directly at her, with help from Athena and Hermes, and then beheading her. This distinguishes her from other famous monsters: a dragon is a fire-breathing reptile, a hydra is a many-headed serpent, and a chimera combines parts of different animals. The key idea is that Medusa is categorized as a Gorgon, which is why that option is the best answer.

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