Myth: Eurydice and Orpheus

Eurydice dies ______. 

• While celebrating her marriage to Orpheus 

• Of a broken heart

• Because she is kidnapped by Hades, god of the underworld

• Because she is kidnapped by Hades, god of the underworld

The ferryboat captain who takes Orpheus across the River Styx is named ______ 

• Deborah

• Cerberus 

• Charon

• Persephone

Orpheus sings about all the following lovers except ______. 

• Zeus and Ganymede 

• Venus and Adonis

• Myrrah and her father

• Romeo and Juliet

The group of women that murders Orpheus is called ______. 

• The Furies

• The Maenads

• The Fates

• The Muses

Orpheus fails to rescue Eurydice ______. 

• Because the Maenads want him to love them instead

• Because the Maenads want him to love them instead

• Because Sisyphus is not moved by his song

• Because he turns around to look at her

Why does Orpheus turn back to look at Eurydice? 

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How do you imagine Eurydice feels about her failed rescue? 

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Why are the Maenads so angry with Orpheus? 

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  What are some possible lessons we can learn from this myth? How might they apply to our lives today?

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Why is the story of Orpheus and Eurydice considered a tragic love story?

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