Persephone and Demeter

Why did Persephone eat the pomegranate seeds?

• She had never had them before and wanted to try them.

• She was tempted to eat them because she was hungry.

• Hades told her to eat them or she would never return to Earth.

• Demeter sent her the pomegranate as a present and she was excited.

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Demeter's daughter's name is

• Isolde

• Aewyn

• Persephone

• Aphrodite

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______ tells Demeter what has happened to her daughter.

• Zeus

• Helios

• Eros

• Arwen

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During the time Persephone spends with Hades, Demeter _______ during the lonely winter.

• freezes

• swims

• dances

• grieves

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Who is Persephone's mother?

• Hera

• Demeter

• Hades

• Zeus

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Dark,cold  winter remained for a long time because Demeter grieved for her _________

• missing shoes 

• missing husband

• missing daughter

• missing iPhone 

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Persephone has to stay in the dark underworld for _____  months of the year. 

• two

• three

• six

• four

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What is the primary theme of the myth of Persephone and Demeter?

• A) Love and betrayal

• B) The cycle of seasons

• C) War and peace

• D) Adventure and exploration

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Which literary device is predominantly used in the story of Persephone and Demeter to explain natural phenomena?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Allegory

• C) Personification

• D) Simile

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In the myth, what role does Hades play in Persephone's life?

• A) Her father

• B) Her brother

• C) Her husband

• D) Her friend

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