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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does the closing comment of the scene, that “the vine was clinging to the tree," mean in relation to Pomona and Vertumnus? (from Scene Five – Pomona and Vertumnus (with Narcissus interlude) )

That Pomona and Vertumnus became a couple.

That Myrrha tried to strangle her father in the same way as the vine was strangling the tree.

That Myrrha and her father made peace with their relationship.

That Pomona tried to strangle Vertumnus in the same way as the vine was strangling the tree.

2.

Who tells Phaeton to go in search of Apollo? (from Scene Six – Phaeton)

His buddies at school.

The Therapist.

Morpheus, who appears to him in a dream.

His mother.

3.

Who in the family of King Midas does his touch turn to gold? (from Scene One – Midas)

His sister.

His daughter.

His mother.

His wife.

4.

What object belonging to the daughter of King Midas is turned to gold? (from Scene One – Midas)

Her book.

Her jump rope.

Her roller skates.

Her car.

5.

Phaeton’s attitude towards driving his father’s car is similar to the attitude of which character, and why? (from Scene Six – Phaeton)

Phaeton’s attitude is similar to that of Ceyx: they both want to break free of their mother’s control.

Phaeton’s attitude is similar to that of Erysichthon: they both want to be seen as generous and compassionate.

Phaeton’s attitude is similar to that of Midas: they both want to be seen as powerful and worthy of respect.

Phaeton’s attitude is similar to that of Alcyone: they both want to be seen as powerful and worthy of respect.

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