Why is it important that Orpheus was the greatest
musician who ever lived?
His gift for music is the reason Eurydice fell in love with
him.
His music convinces Hades that Eurydice must remain in
the Underworld.
His beautiful music allows him to travel to the Underworld
unharmed.
His music is powerful enough to free Eurydice from the
Underworld.

Which line of dialogue best describes mrs. x’s sense of superiority over miss y at the begging of the play? a. “if you wanted to shoot me it wouldn’t be so surprising, because i stood in your way.” b. “home is the best of all, the theatre next and children—well, you wouldn’t undertake that.” c. i embroidered them myself—i can’t bear tulips, but he wants tulips on everything.” d. it’s sinful to sit here and make fun of ones husband this way when he is kind and a good little man.”

Write a 250-word essay in which you explain the significance of the different narrative voices in “the way to wealth.” use evidence from both texts to support your response.

What is one reason dante most likely wrote the inferno? a. to fight against the church's view of punishing sin b. to clear his father's name for the wrongs he is accused of c. to show he was a better poet than virgil d. to take revenge on the people in florence who hurt him