The Kidnapping

Who is Proserpina in the story "The Kidnapping"?

• The goddess of grain

• The mother of Ceres

• The maiden of spring

• The god of the underworld

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What was Proserpina doing when she was kidnapped?

• Sleeping in the woods

• Picking wildflowers

• Riding a chariot

• Playing by the river

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Who kidnapped Proserpina?

• Ceres

• Jupiter

• Pluto

• Mars

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What happened to the earth when Pluto was about to kidnap Proserpina?

• It flooded with water

• It cracked open

• It turned to ice

• It caught fire

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How did Ceres react to Proserpina's disappearance?

• She celebrated

• She ignored it

• She searched for her

• She fell asleep

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Who is the goddess of the dark of the moon in Greek mythology?

• Athena

• Artemis

• Hecate

• Hera

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What echoed Prosepina's screams throughout the land?

• Pluto alone.

• Helios

• The mountains.

• Ceres

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Why did Pluto kidnap Proserpina?

• To make her his servant.

• To offer her as a gift to Jupiter.

• To make her his wife.

• To punish Ceres.

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What disguise did Ceres use when she returned to earth after the kidnapping of her daughter?

• A young maiden

• A warrior

• An old woman

• A priestess

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What emotional reaction did Ceres have when she was offered to stay with the prince as his nurse?

• She was indifferent.

• She was angry.

• She was happy.

• She was confused.

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