Explain the following briefly but substantially.

1. Tell about a supernatural event in the myth, Pyramus and Thisbe and explain why did it
happen.

2. Pyramus and Thisbe communicate through the wall. What does the wall symbolize in
their love story?

3. What are the natural phenomena that are being explained in the myth?

“Love cannot be forbidden. The more that flame is covered up, the hotter it burns
… love can always find a way.” – Pyramus and Thisbe
Answer the following questions briefly:
1. How would this statement explain the theme of the myth, Pyramus and Thisbe?
2. Is this always true in all situations?
 3. What Greek values are manifested in the Myth?

Decide the truth or falsity of the statements. Write true if the statement is correct; false if
incorrect. Write your answer on the space provided for.
________ 1. The mulberry fruits changed from white to red.
________ 2. Pyramus died by stabbing himself.
________ 3. A tiger scared Thisbe that is why she ran and her veil fell in the ground.
________ 4. The Gods showed that they pity the two lovers by placing their ashes
together in one urn.
________ 5. Pyramus and Thisbe communicate through their friends.
________ 6. Thisbe saw a lioness at Ninus tomb, where she will meet Pyramus.
________ 7. The blood of Pyramus stained the mulberries.
________ 8. Thisbe arrived first in their meeting place.
________ 9. A Babylonian way of committing suicide is by killing oneself with a sword.
________10. The Gods honored the forbidden love of Pyramus and Thisbe by changing
the color of mulberries.