Eurydice Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which of the following demonstrates the emotional bond between Eurydice and her father? (from Movement Two: Scenes 6-9)

They enjoy providing unconventional definitions for words.

They are both gifted singers.

They exchange embarrassing memories.

They share all of the same memories of their family members.

2.

What makes Orpheus forget Eurydice? (from Movement Three: Scenes 1-3)

Orpheus does not forget Eurydice.

Orpheus shows his love for Eurydice by writing songs for her. If he cannot remember the notes he played, he cannot remember Eurydice.

The Lord of the Underworld said previously that if he checked to see if Eurydice was following him they would permanently separate, and so he is not permitted to recognize her a second time.

He descends to the underworld in an elevator that rains on the inside, and the water erases his memories.

3.

What does Eurydice's father break the rules of the underworld to build for her? (from Movement Two: Scenes 1 - 5)

A room made of string.

A memory book.

An umbrella.

A suitcase with no clothes inside.

4.

When Eurydice goes to follow Orpheus out of the underworld, Sarah Ruhl's stage direction reads, “THEY WALK.” Which of the following is the most likely reason this stage direction is in all capital letters? (from Movement Three: Scenes 1-3)

Stage directions are capitalized to indicate to actors that they need to make particular physical choices.

The stage directions indicate Orpheus and Eurydice are obeying a dictum from The Lord of the Underworld.

Eurydice was reluctant to leave her father, and that adds significance to her decision to meet Orpheus.

This walk will determine the course of Orpheus and Eurydice's relationship.

5.

When Eurydice recognizes her father, what does she do? (from Movement Two: Scenes 6-9)

She kisses him on the cheek.

She embraces him.

She thanks him for building her string room.

She says she has always recognized him.

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