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What prompted Orpheus to decide to enter Hades and fetch back Eurydice?
What prompted Orpheus to decide to enter Hades and fetch back Eurydice?
- His desire to prove his courage and bravery
- The fear of losing his wife forever (correct)
- The persuasion of his father, King Oeagrus
- The belief that the living can change the way of the gods
Which instrument did Orpheus carry with him when he set out to fetch Eurydice from Hades?
Which instrument did Orpheus carry with him when he set out to fetch Eurydice from Hades?
- Flute
- Violin
- Trumpet
- Lyre (correct)
Why did search parties go out to look for Eurydice in the woods?
Why did search parties go out to look for Eurydice in the woods?
- Midnight had passed with no sign of her return (correct)
- She had been attacked by wild animals
- Her husband, Orpheus, was worried about her
- She got lost during her wanderings
How did Orpheus spend his time after Eurydice went missing?
How did Orpheus spend his time after Eurydice went missing?
Why did most people try to dissuade Orpheus from going to the Underworld?
Why did most people try to dissuade Orpheus from going to the Underworld?
How did the searchers transport Eurydice's body back to the palace?
How did the searchers transport Eurydice's body back to the palace?
What was the condition set by Persephone for Eurydice to return to earth?
What was the condition set by Persephone for Eurydice to return to earth?
Why was Orpheus greatly tempted during the climb up to the surface of the earth?
Why was Orpheus greatly tempted during the climb up to the surface of the earth?
What made Orpheus feel a great joy as they neared the surface of the earth?
What made Orpheus feel a great joy as they neared the surface of the earth?
Why did Orpheus never look back during their climb out of Hades?
Why did Orpheus never look back during their climb out of Hades?
What ultimately caused Eurydice to fade away before Orpheus could embrace her?
What ultimately caused Eurydice to fade away before Orpheus could embrace her?
How did Persephone react when Orpheus and Eurydice crossed the Styx safely?
How did Persephone react when Orpheus and Eurydice crossed the Styx safely?
Why did Orpheus resist the temptation to look back at Eurydice during their climb?
Why did Orpheus resist the temptation to look back at Eurydice during their climb?
What did Orpheus hear behind him during the climb out of Hades?
What did Orpheus hear behind him during the climb out of Hades?
Why did Orpheus feel a surge of joy when he saw daylight ahead of them?
Why did Orpheus feel a surge of joy when he saw daylight ahead of them?
What caused Eurydice to vanish before Orpheus could embrace her?
What caused Eurydice to vanish before Orpheus could embrace her?
What did Odysseus tell Polyphemus as they were escaping from the cave?
What did Odysseus tell Polyphemus as they were escaping from the cave?
After Odysseus revealed his identity to Polyphemus, what did the Cyclops do?
After Odysseus revealed his identity to Polyphemus, what did the Cyclops do?
What action did Odysseus take to deceive Polyphemus and escape from the cave?
What action did Odysseus take to deceive Polyphemus and escape from the cave?
Why did Odysseus offer wine to the Cyclops?
Why did Odysseus offer wine to the Cyclops?
What was the significance of Odysseus telling the Cyclops that his name was 'Nobody'?
What was the significance of Odysseus telling the Cyclops that his name was 'Nobody'?
How did the Cyclops react after being blinded by Odysseus and his men?
How did the Cyclops react after being blinded by Odysseus and his men?
Why did the Cyclops ask Odysseus about the location of his ships?
Why did the Cyclops ask Odysseus about the location of his ships?
What strategy did Odysseus use to help deceive the Cyclops?
What strategy did Odysseus use to help deceive the Cyclops?
Why did Odysseus and his companions decide to make a weapon out of green olive wood?
Why did Odysseus and his companions decide to make a weapon out of green olive wood?
What triggered the Cyclops's reaction to seize two of Odysseus's companions and dash them to the ground?
What triggered the Cyclops's reaction to seize two of Odysseus's companions and dash them to the ground?
