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Developing a crush on bad-boy Hades despite the disapproval of her mother and friends, Persephone sneaks around to pursue the relationship until Hades convinces her to tell the truth.
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
Describe how Persephone feels like a phony in this chapter?
Page 1 — She isn’t voicing her real opinions and just going along with her friends
1
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
Is Persephone usually herself around other people? Why, or why not?
Page 17 — No, she feels like she has to do what they want and tell them what they want to hear
17
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
Why is Persephone lying to her mom? Do you agree with her choices? Why, or why not? She knows her mom won’t approve if she hangs around Hades;
Page 33 — listen to your child’s answer
33
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
Why do you think Persephone’s are friends being so protective?
Page 46 — They don’t like Hades
46
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
How is Persephone rebellious in this chapter?
Page 57 — She said no to her friends and didn’t go along with them
57
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
Why does Persephone feel good around Hades?
Page 68 — He likes her for who she is; he’s easy to talk to and she can be herself
68
Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
How did Hades not meet Persephone’s expectations?
Page 90 — He wasn’t happy to see her and didn’t like that she came to see him
90
Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
Name something Persephone learned in this chapter.
Page 98 — Being angry isn’t who she is; strong friendships can survive outbursts or bad moods; her friends like her the way she is
98
Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
How is Persephone a good friend in this chapter?
Page 116 — She apologizes for getting angry and admits she is wrong, and Hades is right
116
Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
Summarize the conclusion to this story.
Page 122 — Hades and Persephone go to the dance together; Ares tries to pick a fight and Aphrodite disrupts the exchange; Hades tells Zeus Ares was just showing him boxing moves and Ares starts to respect Hades
122
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