Eurydice Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Orpheus returns to the underworld a second time. How does he feel when he sees Eurydice? (from Movement Three: Scenes 1-3)

Happy.

Besotted,

Angry.

Sad.

2.

Sarah Ruhl's vision of the underworld best exemplifies how the literary genre, magical realism, influences her work. Which of these is the best definition of magical realism? (from Movement Two: Scenes 1 - 5)

. Magical realism is a literary genre wherein fantastical elements are presented as though they are quotidian.

Magical realism is a literary genre wherein fantastical elements are presented as though they are magical.

Magical realism is a literary genre that cannot be used convincingly in drama.

Magical realism is a literary genre wherein whether or not an element is fantastical is determined based on how a reader perceives it.

3.

Which of the following does the chorus of stones represent? (from Movement Two: Scenes 1 - 5)

The chorus of stones is the conscience of the souls of the dead.

The chorus of stones is the guard service for The Lord of the Underworld.

The chorus of stones represents nasty children at a birthday party.

The chorus of stones represents the chorus in Greek tragedies.

4.

Which of these sounds is “the sound of forgetfulness” (66)? (from Movement Three: Scenes 1-3)

Ping.

Brazilian mood music.

Water running through musty pipes.

Breathing.

5.

How do Orpheus and Eurydice signify they are engaged? (from Movement One: Scenes 1 - 3)

Orpheus ties a string around Eurydice's ring finger, so she will not forget she loves him.

Orpheus gives Eurydice a gold ring to wear on her ring finger, so she will not forget she loves him.

Orpheus gives the sea to Eurydice, showing her his love is as boundless as the sea.

Orpheus writes a song for Eurydice.

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