Asked by raj
In the sentence, “Perseus gripped the shield tightly, unwilling to falter as he stepped toward the edge,” what does “falter” most likely mean?
To lose courage or hesitate
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Incorrect answer:
To lean forward
Correct Answer:
To lose courage or hesitate
To run quickly
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To shout loudly
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Results for question 2.
2
10 / 50 points
Up to this point in the story, Perseus has been given help from the gods, but he still has a dangerous journey ahead. Do you think his success will depend more on his bravery or the gifts he has received? Use two pieces of evidence from this part of the story to support your answer
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I think his sucess will depend more on his bravery because he needs to leave alive .
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Results for question 3.
3
10 / 10 points
Why does Athene tell Perseus to use the shield?
To show his courage to Hermes
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Correct answer:
So he can see Medusa’s reflection without looking at her directly
To protect him from strong winds while flying
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To distract the Grey Sisters
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Results for question 4.
4
10 / 10 points
Based on the conversation between Perseus and the gods, which theme is best supported by this part of the story?
Correct answer:
Great challenges can be faced with both courage and wisdom
Taking risks is more important than making a plan
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Strength alone will always lead to victory
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The gods control every decision humans make
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Results for question 5.
5
10 / 10 points
What gift does Athene give Perseus to help him on his quest?
A magic sword
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A pair of winged sandals
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A map to Medusa’s cave
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Correct answer:
A polished shield
Results for question 6.
6
10 / 10 points
How does the author create a sense of excitement when Perseus leaps from the cliff?
Correct answer:
By describing the speed, movement, and feeling of flight in detail
By skipping directly to Perseus landing in another location
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By focusing only on Perseus’s thoughts about Medusa
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By explaining exactly how the sandals were made
To lose courage or hesitate
, Not Selected
Incorrect answer:
To lean forward
Correct Answer:
To lose courage or hesitate
To run quickly
, Not Selected
To shout loudly
, Not Selected
Results for question 2.
2
10 / 50 points
Up to this point in the story, Perseus has been given help from the gods, but he still has a dangerous journey ahead. Do you think his success will depend more on his bravery or the gifts he has received? Use two pieces of evidence from this part of the story to support your answer
Correct
I think his sucess will depend more on his bravery because he needs to leave alive .
Correct
Results for question 3.
3
10 / 10 points
Why does Athene tell Perseus to use the shield?
To show his courage to Hermes
, Not Selected
Correct answer:
So he can see Medusa’s reflection without looking at her directly
To protect him from strong winds while flying
, Not Selected
To distract the Grey Sisters
, Not Selected
Results for question 4.
4
10 / 10 points
Based on the conversation between Perseus and the gods, which theme is best supported by this part of the story?
Correct answer:
Great challenges can be faced with both courage and wisdom
Taking risks is more important than making a plan
, Not Selected
Strength alone will always lead to victory
, Not Selected
The gods control every decision humans make
, Not Selected
Results for question 5.
5
10 / 10 points
What gift does Athene give Perseus to help him on his quest?
A magic sword
, Not Selected
A pair of winged sandals
, Not Selected
A map to Medusa’s cave
, Not Selected
Correct answer:
A polished shield
Results for question 6.
6
10 / 10 points
How does the author create a sense of excitement when Perseus leaps from the cliff?
Correct answer:
By describing the speed, movement, and feeling of flight in detail
By skipping directly to Perseus landing in another location
, Not Selected
By focusing only on Perseus’s thoughts about Medusa
, Not Selected
By explaining exactly how the sandals were made
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Answered by
GPT-5 mini
I think his success will depend more on his bravery, although the gifts help him.
Evidence 1: “Perseus gripped the shield tightly, unwilling to falter as he stepped toward the edge.” This shows he must overcome fear and take action himself — the mission requires courage, not just tools.
Evidence 2: Athene tells Perseus to use the shield so he can see Medusa’s reflection without looking at her directly. The shield is a crucial gift, but Perseus still has to follow the plan and face the danger; the gift only helps if he is brave enough to use it.
Conclusion: The gods’ gifts give him the means and protection, but his bravery — willingness to act and not freeze — will determine whether those gifts lead to success.
Evidence 1: “Perseus gripped the shield tightly, unwilling to falter as he stepped toward the edge.” This shows he must overcome fear and take action himself — the mission requires courage, not just tools.
Evidence 2: Athene tells Perseus to use the shield so he can see Medusa’s reflection without looking at her directly. The shield is a crucial gift, but Perseus still has to follow the plan and face the danger; the gift only helps if he is brave enough to use it.
Conclusion: The gods’ gifts give him the means and protection, but his bravery — willingness to act and not freeze — will determine whether those gifts lead to success.
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