Demeter and Persephone Quiz

What did Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, look like?

Who was Demeter’s daughter, and how is she described in the text?

What event caused Demeter to feel deep despair?

Describe the flower that Persephone saw in the meadow.

What was Hades' request to Zeus regarding Persephone?

How did Demeter change her appearance when she wandered the earth?

What did Demeter do to try to make the baby she was taking care of a great hero?

Why did Demeter refuse to allow fruit to grow on the earth?

How did Persephone end up eating the pomegranate seeds?

Explain how the changing seasons are connected to Persephone’s story.