Hades and Persephone

What was Demeter responsible for on Earth?

• Goddess of the Sea

• Goddess of the Harvest

• Goddess of the Sky

• Goddess of the Underworld

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Why had Hades taken Persephone?

• To be his servant

• To be his wife

• To be his advisor

• To be his friend

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Why had Persephone refused to eat any food Hades offered her?

• She was not hungry

• She did not like the food

• She knew that if she ate the food of the Underworld, she'd have to stay there

• She was allergic to the food

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What happened to the earth when Demeter was filled with sadness?

• The earth became flooded

• The earth became very hot

• The growing things on the earth like plants and crops began to die

• The earth became very cold

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When Demeter learned the truth, what did she tell Zeus?

• She would not allow anything to grow until she got her daughter back

• She would leave Mount Olympus

• She would punish Hades

• She would create a new world

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Why was Zeus worried about what Demeter had said?

• He thought Demeter would leave Mount Olympus.

• He knew if the people didn't have food, they would be angry, blame him, and stop worshipping him.

• He was afraid Demeter would take over the Underworld.

• He believed Demeter would curse the gods.

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What food did Persephone end up eating while in the underworld?

• 3 apple seeds

• 4 grape seeds

• 6 pomegranate seeds

• 5 cherry seeds

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What terms did Hades set forth in the agreement?

• Persephone could stay with her mother for 3 months and return to the Underworld for 9 months.

• Persephone could stay with her mother for 9 months and return to the Underworld for 3 months.

• Persephone could stay with her mother for 6 months and return to the Underworld for 6 months.

• Persephone could stay with her mother for 12 months and never return to the Underworld.

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According to the myth, why do flowers and crops bloom each Spring?

• Because Persephone is sad to leave the Underworld.

• Because Demeter is happy to welcome her daughter home.

• Because Hades allows it.

• Because Zeus commands it.

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According to the myth, why do flowers and crops die each Fall?

• Because Demeter is sad that her daughter has returned to the Underworld.

• Because Persephone is happy to return to the Underworld.

• Because Zeus commands it.

• Because Hades curses the land.

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