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Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #8 Medusa the Mean

Medusa the Mean

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology; GRL S-T; AR pts. 5.0

As one of the few mortals at MOA, it's hard not to get jealous when you're surrounded by beautiful, powerful classmates, and it isn't easy making friends either, especially when you have snakes for hair. The coauthor is Suzanne Williams.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe Medusa. Likes the color green; skin and hair are green; was bullied and made fun of in elementary school; likes to make up stories of how she gets back at her bullies; is a mortal while her sisters are immortal; can turn mortals to stone; has snakes instead of hair p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Is Medusa making a wise choice to buy the necklace that will make her immortal? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer p.29

Chapter 3

  1. Summarize this chapter. Medusa gets her sisters to give her money, but it isn’t going to work; as she leaves the store, her snakes shoplift p.30

Chapter 4

  1. Was it wise for Medusa to sign the contract? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 5

  1. Summarize Medusa’s trip home. She went home but her parents weren’t thrilled to see her; her room has been packed up; she took her scrolls from 1st grade and read them; she’s happy she doesn’t live there anymore and is grateful she goes to MOA p.76

Chapter 6

  1. Why does Medusa write and draw her Queen of Mean comic strip? She feels rejected and inadequate because she is mortal, it helps her feel better p.105

Chapter 7

  1. Why is it a problem that Medusa told the truth in this chapter? She hurt Andromeda’s feelings p.133

Chapter 8

  1. Describe the Gray Ladies. Live in an igloo; hair so long it completely covered them; all the of them shared one eye; could read minds and knew what Athena and Medusa needed to hear p.149

Chapter 9

  1. Summarize Medusa’s conversation with Zeus? He wanted to see her because he was upset she had her face on a shield; when he found out who had manipulated Medusa he was more understanding; Medusa suggested he take Athena to pick up the wedding supplies p.178

Chapter 10

  1. Give two examples of Medusa rejecting the friendship of those around her. Why is she doing that? When Athena waved at her she ignored her and when Dionysus looked up at her in the window and she ducked; she doesn’t believe they want to be her friends p.185

Chapter 11

  1. Where should Medusa be putting her focus instead of trying to become immortal and popular?  Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 12

  1. Summarize the conclusion to this story. Hera and Zeus get married; Medusa’s locket turns into a Pegasus; Zeus is so happy about Pegasus he gives Medusa immortality for a day; she begins to accept other’s friendship and starts to crush on Dionysus p.219

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #7 Artemis the Loyal

Artemis the Loyal

by Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology; GRL S-T; AR pts. 5.0

It is time for the annual Olympic Games, and the four goddess girls are not happy. The games are for boys only, and the girls at MOA are not pleased.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What event will be happening during this story and why is Artemis unhappy about it? The Olympics; only boys can compete and she is mad she is not able to p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Describe the giants. Came to the Olympics to wrestle; curly, bright red hair; twins; grumpy; larger than Mr. Cyclops; polite; their clan sided with the Titans in the war; p.16
  2. Define the word loyal. Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.
  3. Why did her loyalty get Artemis in trouble? She wanted to help her brother, but he didn’t want it

Chapter 3

  1. Predict what will happen. Will Artemis talk Zeus into letting girls compete in the games? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 4

  1. Were you correct in your prediction? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 5

  1. Why does Apollo want Artemis to stop helping him? She’s always there and never lets him fail; he wants to be able to spread his wings and do things on his own p.81

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize this chapter. Artemis and her friends brainstorm ideas for a name for the girls only Olympics and came up with Her-O-lympics p.83

Chapter 7 

  1. Why do you think Otus was being nice to Artemis? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 8

  1. Do you agree with Artemis’s definition and thoughts about fairness? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 9

  1. Was gathering signatures for the petition successful? Yes, a significant number of girls signed it along with two boys p.134
  2. What word would you use to describe Actaeon and Otus for signing the petition. Why? Courageous; open minded; listen to your child’s answer p.139

Chapter 10

  1. Predict how Zeus found out about the petition. Why do you think that? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 11

  1. Summarize this chapter. Artemis asks Hera to speak to Zeus and try to convince him to let the girls have their Her-O-lympics p.177

Chapter 12

  1. Why is Artemis upset at the end of this chapter? The snake hypnotized her and she gave away Apollo’s weakness p.204

Chapter 13

  1. How did Apollo react when Artemis told him she told the python his weakness? He was grateful p.211
  2. Why do you think he acted that way? Listen to your child’s 
  3. Describe how Heracles won the wrestling tournament? He held the giant’s shoulders on the mat for three seconds p.226

Chapter 14

  1. Describe how Ephialtes was distracted from the fight over the wreath? Artemis turned herself into a stag and he chased her p.232

Chapter 15

  1. What does Artemis learn about herself in this book? She needs to be supportive to her brother, and not bossy

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #11 Persephone the Daring

Persephone the Daring

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology/Folklore; GRL S-T; AR pts. 5.0

Though it means breaking some very serious Underworld rules, Persephone pushes Hades to return Eurydice to the living world.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Define dependable. Trustworthy and reliable
  2. Why doesn’t Persephone like being labeled dependable? It’s boring; she doesn’t see that it’s a good trait to have p.12

Chapter 2

  1. Summarize how Hades showed good character in this chapter. He caught the boys spying on the girls and stopped them; he trusted Persephone and her friendship p.29

Chapter 3

  1. What’s the opposite of dependable? Unreliable; can’t be trusted
  2. How is Persephone undependable in this chapter? She changed her style p.42
  3. Is it a problem to change your style? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 4

  1. Summarize this chapter. Persephone and her friends went to the concert, and she was pulled on stage and got Orpheus’ autograph on her arm p.51

Chapter 5

  1. From whose perspective is the author writing this chapter? Hades p.72
  2. How does he feel about being popular with the mortal girls? He doesn’t like it; he knows the truth and that he does a lot of boring things; he doesn’t want them to come to the Underworld p.72

Chapter 6

  1. Describe Eurydice. Orpheus’s backup singer and crush; unpredictable; free spirit; spontaneous; p.97

Chapter 7

  1. Choose a word to describe Eurydice. Explain. Irresponsible; thoughtless; selfish; inconsiderate; listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 8

  1. What do Persephone and Hades have in common? They are both rooming with the guests and hanging out with them p.104

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Hades get angry at Persephone? She told Eurydice sensitive information about him, and Eurydice put it into a song; it embarrassed Hades p.153

Chapter 10

  1. How is Eurydice a bad influence on Persephone? She encourages her to be more spontaneous and forgetful of her duties; she talks about personal things when she shouldn’t trust her p.159

Chapter 11

  1. How is Eurydice reckless and careless in this chapter? She went to the Underworld with Adonis and danced in the field with poisonous snakes; she expects to be let out without any consequences; she threw a fit when the Furies captured her and she fell towards the earth p.179

Chapter 12

  1. Why did Zeus stand by the Furies? It was a fair deal
  2. Do you agree with Eurydice’s punishment? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 13

  1. Does Eurydice understand that her recklessness isn’t good? Explain. Listen to your child’s answer; no, she continues to make irresponsible decisions p.226

Chapter 14

  1. Summarize the trick Eurydice and Orpheus played on everyone. Eurydice pretended to break up the band and took off with Viper; they planned to get back together on stage and sing the song about the Underworld p.233

Chapter 15

  1. How did Persephone feel about being dependable now? She valued it; she’s grateful she and her friends are dependable p.246

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #10 Pheme the Gossip

Pheme the Gossip

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology/Folklore; GRL S-T; AR pts. 5.0

As the goddess girl of rumor and gossip, Pheme prides herself on being "in the know" and having the most up-to-date info on anyone and everyone at Mount Olympus Academy.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. What part of speech is, “being caught red handed”? Idiom
  2. Use this phrase in your own sentence. “His mom caught him red handed, reaching into the cookie jar.”

Chapter 2

  1. Summarize this chapter. Pheme couldn’t make the red go away and stuck her hands in her pockets; she bumped into Athena and her friends; she ran outside and met the boy who stowed away on Hermes cart p.24

Chapter 3

  1. Describe Pheme. One of 13 kids; has red hair; is a goddess; has a gift of spreading rumors; when she speaks, the words puff out of her mouth and float above her head; works in the office of the school; is the floor monitor for her floor; is always looking for gossip to spread; snoops in rooms to find gossip; wants to be chosen to write in the Scrollazine magazine p.40

Chapter 4

  1. Would you trust Pheme to keep your secret? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 5

  1. Is Pheme being a good friend to Phaeton in this chapter? Why, or why not? No; she’s only helping him to help herself, selfish motives; he doesn’t want people to know who his father is and she’s telling everyone p.86

Chapter 6

  1. Describe Athena’s attitude toward Pheme for reading her diary. She forgives her and won’t tell her dad p.115

Chapter 7

  1. Summarize this chapter. Pheme saw Phaeton using Artemis’s chariot and couldn’t tell her because of the no gossip spell Athena put on her p.120

Chapter 8

  1. How did Pheme manipulate the teacher to let her keep her notebook with her drawing? She lied and said it was part of her assignment; she incorporated it into her project p.153

Chapter 9

  1. Why did Pheme decide she needed to tell Zeus about Phaeton? She was worried about Earth getting destroyed; she stopped being concerned for herself p.180

Chapter 10

  1. How are Athena and Pheme showing signs of friendship? They are helping each other and watching out for each other p.193

Chapter 11

  1. What gave Pheme courage to help Phaeton? Athena’s gratitude from the time Pheme saved her p.209
  2. Do you have an experience you look back on that helps give you courage or strength? Explain. Listen to your child’s answer 

Chapter 12

  1. Do you agree with Eros that gossip is necessary? Why, or why not? Good news is good, but gossip is not good; gossiping hurts people’s feelings and they don’t trust you anymore p.230

Chapter 13

  1. How did Pheme show courage in this chapter? She told Zeus everything p.234

Epilogue 

  1. Summarize this ending. Pheme was asked to be the writer for the gossip column p.251

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #9 Pandora the Curious

Pandora the Curious

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology/Folklore; GRL S-T; AR pts. 5.0

Pandora's curious nature makes it difficult for her to not take a peek in the mysterious and dangerous box brought to school by Epimetheus, which causes far more trouble than anyone could have imagined.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Describe Pandora. A mortal who goes to MOA; she has bangs in the shape of question marks; she’s very curious p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Why shouldn’t Pandora have opened the box? It wasn’t hers; she should have asked first p.14
  2. Describe Athena at the end of the chapter. She wasn’t herself; she didn’t care about science or the competition; she was painting her nails and reading a magazine; she didn’t know who a famous mortal scientist was anymore p.28

Chapter 3

  1. Why did Pandora’s classmates and principal think she was annoying? She asks a lot of questions all the time p.49

Chapter 4

  1. Define the word vain. having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.
  2. Predict what has happened to Athena and Artemis. Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 5

  1. Are you correct in your prediction? Why, or why not? Listen to your child’s answer

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize the science project Pandora and her partners are doing? “What effect will adding heroes to the game board have on Earth?” They’re making heroes and a dog to add to the game board and are going to ask mortals on Earth what they need p.88

Chapter 6

  1. Summarize this chapter. Pandora and the Titans went to earth in a u-fire balloon; they found out the mortals needed fire and were blamed for not having any p.90

Chapter 7

  1. Why does Pandora think the Titans are using the box of bubbles like a Trojan horse? Zeus defeated them and sent them to the Underworld; the Titans could be trying to weaken Zeus and the Olympians p.117

Chapter 8

  1. Summarize how Pandora convinced Aphrodite that something was going on with her friends. She showed her evidence of how her friends were different p.30

Chapter 9

  1. Summarize what happened in the Titan’s room? Aphrodite was hit by a bubble and became rude, making songs with her armpit and by burping; Pandora became defensive; Prometheus was hit with a bubble and became a thief p.150

Chapter 10

  1. What’s the plan to get the bubble box back? Sneak into Zeus’s office and find it p.165

Chapter 11

  1. Why did Zeus punish Prometheus? He started the hero-ology room on fire p.190

Chapter 12

  1. Summarize how “hope” is solving the bubble problem. The hope bubble is touching the people affected by the trouble bubbles; the bubble says, “hope” and the trouble bubble materializes and goes into the box p.164

Chapter 13

  1. Summarize this chapter. Pandora tricked the lazy bubble, and it finally came out of Zeus; she explained what happened to Zeus; Zeus gave the history of the box; Zeus took away Prometheus’ punishment and took the boys to see their dad p.222

Chapter 14

  1. What does Pandora mean when she’s realized Epimetheus “got” her? Understood and liked her for who she is p.246

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #3 Aphrodite the Beauty

Aphrodite the Beauty

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology/Folklore; GRL T; AR pts. 3.0

After giving Athena a makeover, Aphrodite becomes jealous of her friend but focuses on figuring out how to help a mortal win a race against Atalanta, which will result in either their marriage or his death.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize the introduction. Aphrodite is tired of the attention she gets from boys; Athena shows interest in receiving attention from boys; Aphrodite wants to give Athena a makeover p.1

Chapter 2

  1. List two ways Athena showed she’s interested in getting a makeover. She took notes; she wanted to learn more about beauty; she seemed excited when Aphrodite was finished p.17

Chapter 3

  1. What’s the definition of “jealousy”? A feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone you want.
  2. Explain why Aphrodite was feeling jealous in this chapter. She had made Athena look beautiful and was jealous Ares was giving Athena his attention p.39

Chapter 4

  1. Summarize this chapter. Aphrodite took the dogs out and met Hippomenes; she told him she’d help him beat Atalanta to earn her hand in marriage; she met Hephaestus p.49

Chapter 5

  1. How is Athena a good friend in this chapter? She stands up for Aphrodite; she tries to make Aphrodite feel better p.76

Chapter 6

  1. Did Aphrodite have a reason to be angry at Athena? Why, or why not? No; Athena didn’t tell anyone about the roses p.92

Chapter 7

  1. Is Aphrodite a good friend to Hephaestus? Why, or why not? No, she’s embarrassed to be with him; she doesn’t care about his feelings and is worried more about how she will look if seen with him p.104

Chapter 8

  1. How did Aphrodite set things right with Athena? They talked honestly and were respectful to each other p.117

Chapter 9

  1. Describe how the golden apples helped Hippomenes win the race? He threw them in front of Atalanta one at a time, and she couldn’t resist their beauty, so she picked them up p.133

Chapter 10

  1. Is it ok that Aphrodite wants to start a rumor about someone else? Why, or why not? No; gossiping hurts feelings and is selfish p.143

Chapter 11

  1. Summarize this story. Aphrodite and her friends ordered flowers for Medusa and said they were from Ares; the friends purchased snacks; things were back from to normal and Aphrodite said she’d dance with the centaur p.146

Comprehension Questions – Goddess Girls #23 Medea the Enchantress

Medea the Enchantress

by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-7; Genre - Mythology/Folklore; GRL 790L; AR pts. 5.0

Princess Medea joins a boy named Jason and the crew of the "Argo" on a quest for the Golden Fleece.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

  1. Summarize the introduction to this story. Medea lives at home with her father and aunt; she overheard her aunt, Circe, prophesy a boy would try to steal her father’s Golden Fleece as well as steal her heart; Circe suggests Medea go with her to Mount Olympus Academy but her dad didn’t want her to; Medea is confident her aunt will convince her father so she started packing p.1

Chapter 2

  1. Describe Medea and Glauce’s relationship. Glauce pretends to be Medea’s friend, but she isn’t a very good one; she embarrasses her, insults her, makes her feel bad about herself; Medea calls her a frenemy because Glauce is sometimes her friend and sometimes her enemy p.18

Chapter 3

  1. Describe the assignment given in class and how it works? The students are assigned a hero and get to help or hinder a quest; the heroes are little statues, and the map is the world the humans live on; there are also little human statues that are real on earth; the statues were commanded by Circe to choose someone in the class to run them on the game board p.46

Chapter 4

  1. Describe the quest. Jason wants to get back his father’s kingdom and needs to steal the Golden Fleece p.79
  2. What mythological story is this? Jason and the Argonauts 

Chapter 5

  1. Summarize this chapter. Medea and Glauce find themselves in the sea and get pulled aboard the Argos; Jason doesn’t trust them and throws their wands overboard; they go to Lemnos and after lunch starts toward Colchis; Medea is trying to come up with a plan to stop Jason; she wants to poke Jason with a mini arrow so he looks at Glauce and falls in love with her, then she can convince Glauce to stop him from getting her father’s Golden Fleece p.92

Chapter 6

  1. What is Jason’s talent? Good leader; p.135
  2. What makes that a talent? Good leadership creates a good team and a successful quest

Chapter 7

  1. 1. Describe the Symplegades. Two large blue rocks the ship needs to sail through; the rocks will smash them as they sail through p.154

Chapter 8

  1. Why did Medea help Jason? She poked herself with the mini arrow and now she’s crushing on him p.169

Chapter 9

  1. What is the definition of cheating? act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage, especially in a game or examination.
  2. Did Jason and his friends cheat to get the fleece? Yes, he was supposed to do the tasks alone, but they helped him p.205

Chapter 10

  1. Describe her father’s reaction when Medea told her dad everything. He realized he was too attached to his cape and was just grateful his daughter was safe p.226

Chapter 11

  1. Describe how Glauce was hurting Medea and why she won’t hurt her again? Glauce was not a good friend to Medea; Medea realized her relationship with Glauce was toxic so she stood up to her and didn’t let Glauce ruin her confidence; now that she recognizes what Glauce is doing, she can protect herself and create boundaries p.249

Chapter 12

  1. Summarize the conclusion to this story. Medea is given permission to board at school and Arete is her roommate; Pheme wrote an accurate story about the quest; Medea is in the Magicasters club and her father is trusting her more p.250

Comprehension Questions- Goddess Girls #1 Athena the Brain

Goddess Girls #1 Athena the Brain

by: Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams

Grades 3-5; Genre - Fantasy; GRL T; AR pts: 3.0

Athena has always been above average.  She's never quite fit in at Triton Junior Hight, but who would've guessed that Athena is actually a goddess?  Principal Zeus's daughter, to be exact.  When she's summoned to Mount Aolympus Academy, Athena thinks she might actually fit in for the first time in her life.  But in some ways, school on Mount Olympus is not that different from down on Earth, and Athena is going to have to deal with the baddest mean girl in history - Medusa!

Comprehension Questions

Chapter  1

  1. Who brought the scroll?  The Wind (p. 1)
  2. Who was Athena’s father?   Zeus (p. 2)
  3. How old is Athena?   12 (p. 3)
  4. Who is Athena’s best friend?  Pallas (p. 6)
  5. Who brings Athena to Mount Olympus Academy?   Hermes (p. 19)

Chapter 2.

  1. How many heads does the office lady have?  9 (p. 25)
  2. What is one of Athena’s classes?  Hero-ology, Spell-ology, Revenge-ology, Beast-ology, Beauty-ology (p. 27)
  3. What color was the Goddess Girl Guide?  Pale Pink with a sparkly silver ribbon (p. 28)
  4. Who is the first Godess Girl to talk to Athena?  Pandora (p. 32)
  5. What room number is Athena first class in?  208 (p. 38)

Chapter 3

  1. Who is the teacher of Hero-ology?  Mr. Cyclops (p. 40)
  2. How tall are the figures given to the class?  3 inches (p. 40)
  3. Who is Athena’s hero?  Odysseus (p. 43)
  4. What does Medusa call Aphrodite?  Bubbles (p. 44)
  5. What did Athena do when she was called to the office?  Blushed in embarrassment (p. 45)

Chapter 4

  1. What color is Zeus’s hair?  Red (p. 48)
  2. What is Zeus doing when Athena enters his office?  Chiseling a block of stone (p. 48)
  3. What who was Athena’s mom?  A fly (p. 54)
  4. What is the nickname Zeus calls Athena?  Theeny (p. 55)
  5. What sound does Poseidon make when he walks?  Squish Squish sounds (p. 60)

Chapter 5

  1. What did Athena order for lunch?  Big Celestial Salad (p. 64)
  2. Who did Athena sit by at lunch?  Medusa and her sisters (p. 64)
  3. What activity poster was Athena interested in?  Invention Fair (p. 69)
  4. What did Aphrodite invite Athena to join?  Goddess Girls Squad (p. 71)
  5. Who is the girl with 3 dogs?  Artemis (p. 72)

Chapter 6

  1. Who was Athena’s roommate?  Pandora (p. 75)
  2. What is one of Athena’s inventions? Rake, ship, olive (p. 78-79)
  3. What does Athena thinking about her inventions cause?  Brainstorm (p. 82)
  4. Who gets angry about the Brainstorm? Zeus (p. 85)
  5. What was in the box Pandora opened in 5th grade?  Disasters (p. 88)

Chapter 7

  1. What class was Athena late for?  Hero-ology (p. 91)
  2. Who did Aphrodite make her hero Paris fall in love with?  Helen (p. 92)
  3. Who did Athena almost drown?  Her hero, Odysseus (p. 95)
  4. What present did Athena give to the city of Troy?  Wooden horse, Woody  (p.  102)
  5. Who did Athena ask to trust her?  Medusa  (p. 103)

Chapter 8

  1. What was Pandora trying out for?  Flag Marching Team (p. 105)
  2. How many times did it take for Athena to get Shape-Shifting right?  3 (p. 111)
  3. Who is Medusa crushing on?  Poseidon (p. 113)
  4. Who was fighting in the Hero-ology class? Trojans and Greeks (p. 114)
  5. Who does Athena apologize to?  Aphrodite (p. 116)

Chapter 9

  1. What invention was Athena missing?  Snarkypoo (p. 119)
  2.  Who was the white statue?  Pandora (p. 124)
  3. Who else does Medusa turn to stone?  One of Artemis’s dogs (p. 129)
  4. Who turns Pandora back to flesh?  Athena (p. 136)
  5. When are the girls planning on turn Medusa back to flesh? After the Invention fair, tomorrow (p. 137)

Chapter 10

  1. What was the lame invention Athena first sees? Sackrofice (p. 139)
  2. What had happened to Persphone?  Aphrodite had used her Lucky-in-Love Lip Balm on her (p. 140)
  3. What did Poseidon invent?  Water park, Poseidon Water Waves (p. 142)
  4. What was the prize Athena choose?  Having Pallas come visit (p. 152)
  5. How as Athena feeling about MOA?  Happy to be there, it wasn’t that different from home (p. 159-160)