Question 1 Part A

What can be inferred about Perseus in "Perseus and the Quest for Medusa's Head,"?

He is confident that he will fulfill his promise and that he will impress the king.

He knows his friends are rooting for him because they cheer for him and wish him well.

He is excited to go on an adventure because the quest will be thrilling and take him to new lands.

He realizes he has made a bad decision after he promises to bring the king the head of Medusa.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence in the text best supports the answer to Part A?

"Perseus was vexed by the king’s request, which he knew was meant to shame him."

"'And so I will,' said Perseus grimly, and he went away in anger, while his young friends laughed at him because of his foolish words."

"Swifter than an eagle, he flew through the sky, as the sandals carried him north over the sea, over cities and towns, over ranges of snowy mountains, and at last to the sea of ice."

"His bold ways earned him the love of his fellows but also the anger of the king."