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

She marries The Lord of the Underworld.

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

She waits for Orpheus to return.

2.

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.

An umbrella.

A memory book.

A suitcase with no clothes inside.

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)

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.

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

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

4.

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.

5.

How does Orpheus reach the underworld? (from Movement Two: Scenes 10-20)

He travels to the underworld in a dream.

He crawls through a straw while he is asleep.

He writes a letter asking the Lord of the Underworld to release Eurydice.

He sings a note so powerfully, he opens the earth.

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