Cap 3: The evil king I. Comprehension questions 1. How did Danae feel on the island?

Danae felt free for the first time in her life, and this showed in her beautifully bright face. 2. Who was Dictyss brother? Polydectes. 3. What kind of man was Polydectes? He was an evil man who did not want anyone to take away his power. 4. What did Polydectes make Dictys do? Dictys stayed a poor fisherman. 5. What was Danaes reply to Polydectess marriage proposal? I only want to be near my son and these kind people. Everything seem s beautiful to me when I am. 6. Why did Polydectes hate Perseus? He hated Perseus because he thought of marrying Danae, but he didnt want Perseus to be the next king, since he wasnt his son. 7. Who did Polydectes tell Perseus he was going to marry? Hippodamia. 8. What was Perseuss weakness? The perseuss weakness is his youth. 9. What gift did Perseus say he would bring for Polydectes? Perseus promises him a head of Gorgon. 10. What was Polydectess reaction? Polydectes was happy because it was part of his plan.

II. Write a short paragraph of about 60 to 80 words, retelling the story so far. Then, report back to the class.

Polydectes was the king of an island and was afraid of losing power. His brother, Dictis, taught him to Perseus the fishing and was together every night. Polydectes thought that Danae was beautiful and did not want to marry with Perseus. So, Polydectes made a plan for that, as a wedding gift, Perseus tried to bring you a Gorgon's head. III. Use the words in the box to write your own sentences. Stay all day doing nothing is boring, is better to do a sport or read a book but never sit still. My family and I went to the flea market and bought many things old and great. That light shines as the moon. With anger are a gift, last nation, broken daylight, and the one i hate. Now come back to feel what felt a few days ago, the same sadness. The hurt he did that woman in my family is very large. He laughed at that joke as much as he could. It was so funny to pour milk through the nose. He was so lucky to find this woman, so beautiful, hardworking and very responsible.

IV.

Fill in the correct prepositions from the box. We sat in front of the fireplace and listened to music. My uncle is so interested in mythology that he has read many books about it. The kitten was so pretty I couldnt take my eyes off it. She left the office saying she was coming back in an hour.

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Find the odd one out.

Call ___________ Hurt ___________ Invite Silence _________ Marriage _______ Wedding Jewel ___________ Expensive _________ Poor Put together _____ Use against _______ Tie up