Orpheus

What instrument did Orpheus play?

• lyre
• violin
• guitar
• jazz

What did Orpheus do when he learned of his wife's death?

• He cursed the heavens until Zeus struck him with a thunderbolt as well and he could join his love.
• He vowed never again to play his instrument.
• He chased down the shepherd and beat him with his instrument.
• He traveled to the land of the dead to get her back.

How did Hades and Persephone react to Orpheus' song?

• They were so touched by his song, that even they wept for him, and so agreed to grant his request.
• They were furious and cast him out of Hades.
• They covered their ears and threw rotten tomatoes at him.
• They told him they sympathized with him, but were unable to help him.

Orpheus was deeply in love with whom (his wife)?

• Helen

• Eurydice

• Venus

• Aphrodite

What condition did Hades impose upon Orpheus in return for Eurydice's life?

• He had to do the Nae-Nae dance.

• He had to sacrifice his own life.

• He had to return to earth, never looking back to entire way.

• He had to give up his instrument.

What would happen if Orpheus did not obey Hades' demand?

• They would both be trapped in Hades forever.
• They would be taken to civil claims court where they would be sued breach of contract.
• He would be forced to return to the world without Eurydice.
• They would be set upon by the beasts of Hades.

What happened to Orpheus at the end of the myth?

• He lived the rest of his days, singing sadly, and moving all who beheld him to tears.
• He lived happily with Eurydice, and his songs reached the stars in heaven and set them into motion.
• He was torn limb from limb by a group of angry women when he thwarted their advances.
• He sat at the edge of Hades without food or drink until he wasted away and died.

What was Orpheus's weakness?

• love for Eurydice

• food of the gods

• animals

• boats

What effect did Orpheus's music have?

• it could make people hate each other

• it could charm all things on earth

• it could kill all living things

• it could make people unhappy

To whom does Orpheus owe his talent? (Hint: His mother)

• Mnemosyne

• Calliope

• Eurydice

• Persephone