PRE-READING ASSESSMENT FOR GRADE 10
TEACHER’S COPY
Hades
Greek God of the Dead and King of the Underworld
Hades was the god of the underworld and the name eventually came to also
describe the home of the dead as well._____/22
He was the oldest male child of Cronus and Rhea._____/10
Hades and his brothers Zeus and Poseidon defeated their father and
the Titans to end their reign, claiming rulership over the cosmos._____/22
They agreed to split their rule with Zeus becoming god of the skies, Poseidon
god of the sea and Hades god of the underworld._____/24
He was later known to the Greeks as Plouton, which the Romans pluralized to
Pluto._____/15
The god of the underworld was married to Persephone, the daughter of Demeter,
whom he obtained through deception after abducting her to the underworld and giving
her the forbidden fruit pomegranate, forcing her to remain in the underworld with him for
one third of each year._____/46
-Adapted from Greek Gods and Goddesses (2020)
Source: <a href="https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/gods/hades/">Hades: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net</a>
- Greek Gods & Goddesses, September 19, 2014
retrieved on May 22, 2019
Total Number of words: ___/139 Total No. of minutes: ________
Name of Student: _______________________________________________
Name of Teacher: _______________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________________________
PRE-READING ASSESSMENT FOR GRADE 10
Direction: Read the short story below then answer the comprehension questions.
STUDENT'S COPY
Hades
Greek God of the Dead and King of the Underworld
Hades was the god of the underworld and the name eventually came to
also describe the home of the dead as well. He was the oldest male child
of Cronus and Rhea. Hades and his brothers Zeus and Poseidon defeated their
father and the Titans to end their reign, claiming ruler ship over the cosmos. They
agreed to split their rule with Zeus becoming god of the skies, Poseidon god of
the sea and Hades god of the underworld. He was later known to the Greeks as
Plouton, which the Romans pluralized to Pluto.
The god of the underworld was married to Persephone, the daughter
of Demeter, whom he obtained through deception after abducting her to the
underworld and giving her the forbidden fruit pomegranate, forcing her to remain
in the underworld with him for one third of each year.
-Adapted from Greek Gods and Goddesses (2020)
Source: <a href="https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/gods/hades/">Hades: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net</a>
- Greek Gods & Goddesses, September 19, 2014
retrieved on May 22, 2019
Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. According to the passage, who is the God of the underworld?
A. Zeus B. Poseidon C. Cronus D. Hades
2. Based on the text, what is the meaning of “underworld”?
A. avenue of restlessness C. place of happiness
B. home of the dead D. none of the choices
3. To whom did Hades get married?
A. Demeter B. Rhea C. Persephone D. Pluto
4. What is/are the reason/s behind Hades and his brothers Poseidon and Zeus in
defeating their father and the Titans?
A. To take pride of being gods
B. To split their rules considering their power
C. To end their father and the Titan's reign
D. All of the above
5. What can you infer about the actions made by Hades towards Persephone as:
"he obtained her through deception after abducting her to the underworld and
giving her the forbidden fruit pomegranate, forcing her to remain in the
underworld with him for one third of each year"?
A. He is selfish.
B. He is sacrificial.
C. He is insecure about Persephone.
D. He is motivated to fight for his love.
6. What do you think or feel about being in the underworld?
A. It is a place where you can see beautiful sceneries.
B. It is a park where you can enjoy all the rides.
C. It is a scary place.
D. It is a happy place.
7. What can you conclude about the decision of the three Gods in splitting their
rules, with Zeus becoming god of the skies, Poseidon god of the sea and Hades
god of the underworld?
A. The three gods agreed with each other where they’re going to rule.
B. The three gods don’t like each other.
C. The three gods are powerful.
D. The three gods are stubborn.
8. Why do you think the ancient Greeks created the story of “Hades Greek God of
the Dead and King of the Underworld”?
A. To know the value of family.
B. To strengthen our beliefs about ghost
C. To showcase the cycle of life and death.
D. To enlighten the readers about life in the underworld.
Hades
Greek God of the Dead and King of the Underworld
ANSWER KEY
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. C
