Eurydice's Pursuit Escape

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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?

Flute

Violin

Trumpet

Lyre (correct)

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?

Thinking only of his lost love Signup and view all the answers

Why did most people try to dissuade Orpheus from going to the Underworld?

It was considered impossible to bring back someone from the dead Signup and view all the answers

How did the searchers transport Eurydice's body back to the palace?

By carrying her on a stretcher made of saplings Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition set by Persephone for Eurydice to return to earth?

Eurydice must follow behind Orpheus without looking back. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Orpheus greatly tempted during the climb up to the surface of the earth?

To ensure that Eurydice was actually following him and not some trickery of the shades. Signup and view all the answers

What made Orpheus feel a great joy as they neared the surface of the earth?

The realization that his wild dream had come true. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Orpheus never look back during their climb out of Hades?

He was afraid he would lose Eurydice if he did. Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately caused Eurydice to fade away before Orpheus could embrace her?

Orpheus turned around before she reached the surface. Signup and view all the answers

How did Persephone react when Orpheus and Eurydice crossed the Styx safely?

She looked on with a half-smile, as if already doubting her decision. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Orpheus resist the temptation to look back at Eurydice during their climb?

To ensure she safely reached the upper air and stay with him. Signup and view all the answers

What did Orpheus hear behind him during the climb out of Hades?

Footsteps that he believed belonged to Eurydice. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Orpheus feel a surge of joy when he saw daylight ahead of them?

It filled him with hope for a new beginning with Eurydice. Signup and view all the answers

What caused Eurydice to vanish before Orpheus could embrace her?

Orpheus turned around before she reached the surface. Signup and view all the answers

What did Odysseus tell Polyphemus as they were escaping from the cave?

To say that his eye was put out by Odysseus Signup and view all the answers

After Odysseus revealed his identity to Polyphemus, what did the Cyclops do?

He prayed to Poseidon to curse Odysseus' journey Signup and view all the answers

What action did Odysseus take to deceive Polyphemus and escape from the cave?

Disguising himself as a sheep among Polyphemus' flock Signup and view all the answers

Why did Odysseus offer wine to the Cyclops?

To make him fall asleep Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Odysseus telling the Cyclops that his name was 'Nobody'?

It was part of a deception to protect his identity Signup and view all the answers

How did the Cyclops react after being blinded by Odysseus and his men?

He screamed for help from other Cyclopes Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Cyclops ask Odysseus about the location of his ships?

To assess the threat of any reinforcements arriving. Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Odysseus use to help deceive the Cyclops?

Blaming the storm for the shipwreck. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Odysseus and his companions decide to make a weapon out of green olive wood?

To blind the Cyclops while he was sleeping. Signup and view all the answers

What triggered the Cyclops's reaction to seize two of Odysseus's companions and dash them to the ground?

The mention of other ships potentially being nearby. Signup and view all the answers