The myth of Hades and Persephone - Iseult Gillespie

Who is the goddess of agriculture in Greek mythology?

• Hera

• Demeter

• Athena

• Artemis

What happened to Persephone in the meadow?

• She fell asleep

• She was abducted by Hades

• She was attacked by a monster

• She found a treasure

Who informed Demeter about Persephone's abduction?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Helios

• Athena

What did Persephone eat in the underworld?

• Pomegranate seeds

• Apples

• Grapes

• Peaches

What did Demeter threaten to do if Persephone wasn't returned to her?

• Make the Earth barren

• Summon a plague

• Cause a flood

• Bring eternal darkness

How long does Persephone stay in the world of the dead according to the pact?

• Half the year

• One third of the year

• The entire year

• Two thirds of the year

What season does Persephone's return to Earth herald?

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

• Autumn

What happens to the Earth when Persephone returns to the underworld?

• It becomes flooded

• It becomes warm and sunny

• It becomes barren

• It becomes cold and dark

What did the humans do when Persephone returned to Hades?

• Celebrated with a festival

• Stored their crops and awaited her return

• Went on a pilgrimage

• Ignored her absence

What does the transit of Persephone mark according to the text?

• The end of the world

• The arrival of a great war

• The start of the new year

• The turning of the seasons