Eurydice Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does The Lord of the Underworld say he will do to Eurydice when he grows up? (from Movement Two: Scenes 10-20)

Kill her.

Marry her.

Rape her.

Release her.

2.

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

The chorus of stones represents the chorus in Greek tragedies.

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 is the conscience of the souls of the dead.

3.

What does Eurydice do, hoping her father will remember her? (from Movement Three: Scenes 1-3)

She tries to teach him how to read.

She tries to teach him how to spell her name.

She embraces him.

She weeps over him.

4.

What can Eurydice's father do that most of the souls in the underworld cannot do? (from Movement One: Scenes 1 - 3)

He can jitterbug.

He can read and write.

He can work as a businessperson.

He can give a wedding toast.

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 writes a song for Eurydice.

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

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

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