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Though it means breaking some very serious Underworld rules, Persephone pushes Hades to return Eurydice to the living world.
Read one section at a time, then discuss the questions to review understanding. These questions are a starting place for conversation, not a complete test of the chapter.
Chapter 1
Comprehension questions
Define dependable.
Trustworthy and reliable
Why doesn’t Persephone like being labeled dependable?
Page 12 — It’s boring; she doesn’t see that it’s a good trait to have
12
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
Summarize how Hades showed good character in this chapter.
Page 29 — He caught the boys spying on the girls and stopped them; he trusted Persephone and her friendship
29
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
What’s the opposite of dependable?
Unreliable; can’t be trusted
How is Persephone undependable in this chapter?
Page 42 — She changed her style
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Is it a problem to change your style? Why, or why not?
Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
Summarize this chapter.
Page 51 — Persephone and her friends went to the concert, and she was pulled on stage and got Orpheus’ autograph on her arm
51
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
From whose perspective is the author writing this chapter?
Page 72 — Hades
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How does he feel about being popular with the mortal girls?
Page 72 — He doesn’t like it; he knows the truth and that he does a lot of boring things; he doesn’t want them to come to the Underworld
72
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
Describe Eurydice.
Page 97 — Orpheus’s backup singer and crush; unpredictable; free spirit; spontaneous;
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Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
Choose a word to describe Eurydice. Explain. Irresponsible; thoughtless; selfish; inconsiderate;
listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
What do Persephone and Hades have in common?
Page 104 — They are both rooming with the guests and hanging out with them
104
Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
Why did Hades get angry at Persephone?
Page 153 — She told Eurydice sensitive information about him, and Eurydice put it into a song; it embarrassed Hades
153
Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
How is Eurydice a bad influence on Persephone?
Page 159 — She encourages her to be more spontaneous and forgetful of her duties; she talks about personal things when she shouldn’t trust her
159
Chapter 11
Comprehension questions
How is Eurydice reckless and careless in this chapter?
Page 179 — She went to the Underworld with Adonis and danced in the field with poisonous snakes; she expects to be let out without any consequences; she threw a fit when the Furies captured her and she fell towards the earth
179
Chapter 12
Comprehension questions
Why did Zeus stand by the Furies?
It was a fair deal
Do you agree with Eurydice’s punishment? Why, or why not?
Listen to your child’s answer
Chapter 13
Comprehension questions
Does Eurydice understand that her recklessness isn’t good? Explain.
Page 226 — Listen to your child’s answer; no, she continues to make irresponsible decisions
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Chapter 14
Comprehension questions
Summarize the trick Eurydice and Orpheus played on everyone.
Page 233 — Eurydice pretended to break up the band and took off with Viper; they planned to get back together on stage and sing the song about the Underworld
233
Chapter 15
Comprehension questions
How did Persephone feel about being dependable now?
Page 246 — She valued it; she’s grateful she and her friends are dependable
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Lexile measure: 710L.
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