Orpheus and Eurydice

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1. Who was Orpheus in Greek mythology?

• a) A mighty warrior
• b) A skilled musician and poet
• c) A powerful king
• d) A wise philosopher

2. What instrument did Orpheus famously play?

• a) Flute
• b) Lyre
• c) Harp
• d) Drums

3. Who was Eurydice, the nymph?

• a) Orpheus' sister
• b) Orpheus' wife
• c) A goddess
• d) A queen

4. How did Eurydice die?

• a) She was struck by lightning
• b) She drowned in a river
• c) She was bitten by a snake
• d) She fell off a cliff

5. What did Orpheus do after she died?

• 1. Went on a well deserved holiday.
• 2. Visited Mount Olympus.
• 3. Swam in the river Styx.
• 4. Visited the Underworld.

6. Who did Orpheus entrance with his music?

• 1. Hades and Persipone.
• 2. The animals in the forrest.
• 3. Apollo
• 4. The Cyclops

7. Did Orpheus successfully bring Eurydice back to the living world?

• a) Yes
• b) No

8. Why did Orpheus fail to bring Eurydice back to the living world?

• a) He forgot the way out
• b) He was attacked by monsters
• c) He looked back at Eurydice before they reached the surface
• d) Eurydice decided to stay in the Underworld