Persephone the Phony
by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams
Grades 3-6; Genre - Mythology/Folklore; GRL V; AR pts. 2.0
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.
Comprehension Questions
Chapter 1
- Describe how Persephone feels like a phony in this chapter? She isn’t voicing her real opinions and just going along with her friends p.1
Chapter 2
- Is Persephone usually herself around other people? Why, or why not? No, she feels like she has to do what they want and tell them what they want to hear p.17
Chapter 3
- 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; listen to your child’s answer p.33
Chapter 4
- Why do you think Persephone’s are friends being so protective? They don’t like Hades p.46
Chapter 5
- How is Persephone rebellious in this chapter? She said no to her friends and didn’t go along with them p.57
Chapter 6
- Why does Persephone feel good around Hades? He likes her for who she is; he’s easy to talk to and she can be herself p.68
Chapter 7
- How did Hades not meet Persephone’s expectations? He wasn’t happy to see her and didn’t like that she came to see him p.90
Chapter 8
- Name something Persephone learned in this chapter. Being angry isn’t who she is; strong friendships can survive outbursts or bad moods; her friends like her the way she is p.98
Chapter 9
- How is Persephone a good friend in this chapter? She apologizes for getting angry and admits she is wrong, and Hades is right p.116
Chapter 10
- Summarize the conclusion to this story. 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 p.122