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)

Rape her.

Release her.

Marry her.

Kill her.

2.

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)

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.

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.

3.

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

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

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

Orpheus does not forget Eurydice.

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