Welcome to the Underworld

Which sentence describes the central idea of the text, "Welcome To The Underworld?"

• The Underworld is a terrible place that people spend their lives trying to avoid.

• The Underworld is a complex place, where Hades decides how the dead will spend their time.

• Hades and the Underworld are unfairly judged by the living, despite offering the dead a pleasant afterlife

• Hades makes it extremely difficult for people to travel to the Underworld, as he wishes to keep his territory a secret

Which quote from the text supports the central idea?

• "You see, you are no longer in the land of the living, a world commanded by Zeus! You are now in his brother's kingdom." Paragraph 5

• "That is the pit of Tartarus. You should never want a closer look than this. Tartarus is a land of pain, despair, and punishment." Paragraph 6.

• "You see, Cerberus ensures that none but the souls of the dead enter the Underworld-unless accompanied by me!" Paragraph 5

• " For those who are deserving, Hades will reward them in the Elysian Fields. But Hades will eternally punish those who cross him or anger the gods." Paragraph 8

Which of the following describes Hermes' attitude towards the person he is taking on a tour of the Underworld?

• Hermes is helpful and comforting towards the person on the tour, as he shows them the Underworld and tells them about it.

• Hermes is apologetic towards the person on the tour for showing them the frightening sights of monsters and Hades.

• Hermes is irritated towards the person on the tour, as it is clear that the individual is afraid of the Underworld.

• Hermes is snobby towards the person on the tour, as he knows so much more about the Underworld than the other person.

Which quote from the text best supports the answer to question 3?

• " I am here to welcome you to this realm and guide you through it. At the end of the hour, I will escort you back to the land of the living. "

• " Cerberus is a massive, fearsome beast. I am sure you have heard tales of him, but seeing him in person can be intimidating."

• "Every Greek knows that Zeus reigns over all other gods. He presides over them and the living from his home on Mt. Olympus."

• " No matter how hungry or thirsty he gets, he will never be able to reach for the fruit or the water, imagine how tantalizing that must be!"

Which of the following is the definition of the term "Theme?"

• the most important or main part of the text.

• The lesson or moral that the author is trying to show the reader.

• Evidence in the text that supports the main idea.

• Character traits that the narrator uses to describe the characters in the text.

According to Greek mythology, which of the following is a theme supported by this text?

• Be careful of the type of life you lead because one's fate in the Underworld can depend on their time and actions on earth.

• Do not trust messengers from the gods, such as Hermes, because they may be trying to trick you.

• Evil will always outweigh good in the Underworld, so you do not have to obey all of the gods or laws upon earth.

• Money is the key to happiness and success in the Underworld.