Eurydice Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Eurydice cope with her sadness over losing her father? (from Movement Three: Scenes 1-3)

She dips herself in the river, so she will lose her memories.

She waits for Orpheus to return.

She marries The Lord of the Underworld.

She throws the three stones in the chorus of stones into the river.

2.

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

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.

Orpheus does not forget Eurydice.

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

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

3.

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)

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

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

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

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

4.

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

Ping.

Breathing.

Water running through musty pipes.

Brazilian mood music.

5.

How does the chorus of stones react to Orpheus' music? (from Movement Three: Scenes 1-3)

All of the stones cry.

All of the stones laugh mockingly.

All of the stones snarl.

None of the stones react.

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