Welcome to the Underworld

Why does the narrator think that you might be afraid?

• The underworld is a place of punishment.

• The underworld is impossible to escape.

• The underworld is a dangerous place to get to.

• The underworld is where the dead go.

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How does a person enter the Underworld?

• They pay Charon and then must pass Cerberus

• They must sneak past Charon and Cerberus

• They are required to fight and kill Cerberus

• They have to Charon and Cerberus laugh

What determines where a departed soul goes in the Underworld?

• the quality of life and morals

• how much they pay Charon

• their ability to survive the Underworld

• how well they know the gods

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What is Hades' job?

• to help the other gods rule over the living

• to encourage the living to lead moral lives

• to only punish the people that have acted immorally

• to rule over the underworld and all dead souls

What does Hermes do in the Underworld?

• He takes souls to the Elysian fields.

• He helps souls find their way to the Underworld.

• He helps souls escape the Underworld.

• He decides how souls will spend their afterlife.

Which sentence describes the central idea of the text?

• The Underworld is a terrifying place that people spend their lives attempting to avoid

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

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

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

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Which detail from the text best supports that the Underworld is a complex place where Hades makes the decisions?

• “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 1)

• “You see, Cerberus ensures that none but the souls of the dead enter the Underworld — unless accompanied by me!” (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)

• “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)

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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.

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Which quote from the text best supports that Hermes is helpful and comforting?

• I am here to welcome you into this realm and to guide you through it. At the end of the tour, I will escort you back to the land of the living.” (Paragraph 2)

• “Cerberus is a massive, fearsome beast. I am sure you have heard tales of him, but seeing him in person can be intimidating.” (Paragraph 5)

• “Every Greek knows that Zeus reigns over all other gods. He presides over them and the living from his home on Mt. Olympus.” (Paragraph 7)

• “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!” (Paragraph 8)

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What is the meaning of the term "virtuous?"

• to hurt or injure

• having good moral qualities

• deserving hatred and extreme criticism

• to rule

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