Demeter and Persephone Quiz

Who is the goddess of agriculture in Greek mythology?

• Athena

• Demeter

• Aphrodite

• Hera

Who abducted Persephone?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Apollo

• Hades

What happened to the crops when Demeter was searching for Persephone?

• They flourished

• They were harvested

• They withered

• They were stolen

Why did the gods grow wary during Demeter's search?

• They were afraid of Demeter

• They missed Persephone

• Humans began to perish

• The Earth was too hot

What did Persephone refuse to do in the underworld?

• Sleep

• Wear a crown

• Talk to Hades

• Eat food

What did Persephone eat that bound her to the underworld?

• A fig

• An apple

• A pomegranate

• A grape

How long does Persephone stay in the underworld each year?

• One third of the year

• The whole year

• Half of the year

• Two thirds of the year

What season begins when Persephone returns to Earth?

• Autumn

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

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What do humans do during the winter months when Persephone is in the underworld?

• Plant new seeds

• Go on vacation

• Store crops and stoke fires

• Celebrate