The Myth of Demeter and Persephone

Who did the ancient Greeks celebrate before planting their seeds?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Demeter

• Persephone

Who abducted Persephone?

• A freshwater nymph

• Zeus

• Hades

• Helios

What did Demeter neglect that caused a famine on Earth?

• Her duties as the goddess of agriculture

• Her confrontation with Zeus

• Her search for Persephone

• Her plea to the other gods

What was Persephone's reaction to Hades's advances?

• She accepted them

• She sought help from Zeus

• She rebuffed them

• She escaped

How long does Persephone spend in the underworld each year?

• One third of the year

• The entire year

• Two thirds of the year

• Half the year