Text Completion

Each of the numbered blanks stands for ONE word that has been omitted. Fill in the
blanks with appropriate words. Write your answers below.

The story of Orpheus and Eurydice is a tragic (1) _____________. Orpheus is one of the
most famous musicians (2) ___________ Greek mythology. Whenever he (3) __________
his lyre (an instrument that looks like a harp), it was said that not (4) __________ wild beasts
(5) ___________ even rocks and trees were moved to follow him.
According to the legend, Orpheus’ wife, Eurydice, died shortly (5) ______________ their
marriage from a fatal snake (6) _____________. Orpheus loved Eurydice so much (7)
______________ he went to the underworld to ask the Queen of Hades, Persephone, to allow
his wife to live (8) ______________. Charmed (9) ______________ his music, Persephone
agreed, with a (10) __________________ that Orpheus would not turn around to look at his
wife until they reached the human world.
Thus, Eurydice was released. While fleeing (11) _______________ Hades, Orpheus could
not (12) ________________ the urge to look at his beloved wife. Moment (13) ___________
they reached the human realm, Orpheus looked back. It was a tragic mistake.
Once he (14) __________ his eyes on Eurydice, she disappeared, her soul (15) ___________
to be retrieved again. Orpheus, heartbroken and guilt-ridden, was left to mourn (16)
____________ her for the rest of his life.

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