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Quiz about Jesus Christ Superstar
Quiz about Jesus Christ Superstar

The Ultimate Jesus Christ Superstar Quiz | Musicals


This is a quiz about the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar".

A multiple-choice quiz by Ellen1407. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Ellen1407
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
316,087
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
671
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (7/10), Guest 165 (9/10), Dagny1 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who wrote the lyrics for "Jesus Christ Superstar"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What line comes next after these?
"Tell me, Christ, how you feel tonight,
Do you plan to put up a fight?..."
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following of Jesus' disciples does not have a solo singing role in "Jesus Christ Superstar"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which performer appeared on the original recording of "Jesus Christ Superstar" 1970 but did not appear in the 1973 film? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Complete this lyric.
"All your followers are blind,
Too much ______ on their minds."
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Ian Gillan sang the part on Jesus on the original recording of "Jesus Christ Superstar" but which band was Gillan a part of? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who directed the 1973 film of "Jesus Christ Superstar"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Finish this line:
"Your help in this matter won't got unrewarded,
We'll pay you in silver - ____________."
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How many lashes does Jesus receive in the musical? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. As the final question, what are Judas' last words in "Jesus Christ Superstar" before he dies? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 92: 7/10
Oct 18 2024 : Guest 165: 9/10
Oct 04 2024 : Dagny1: 7/10
Sep 30 2024 : jmel2: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who wrote the lyrics for "Jesus Christ Superstar"?

Answer: Tim Rice

Tim Rice wrote the lyrics for many musicals with musician Andrew Lloyd Webber, including "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Evita" and of course "Jesus Christ Superstar".
2. What line comes next after these? "Tell me, Christ, how you feel tonight, Do you plan to put up a fight?..."

Answer: Do you feel that you've had the breaks?

In "The Arrest," different members of the crowd sing these lines to Jesus as he is brought to the High Priest's house.
3. Which of the following of Jesus' disciples does not have a solo singing role in "Jesus Christ Superstar"?

Answer: John

Simon sings the song "Simon Zealotes", Peter sings in "Peter's Denial" and "Could We Start Again Please" and Judas appears in at least five songs including the main vocal on "Superstar".
4. Which performer appeared on the original recording of "Jesus Christ Superstar" 1970 but did not appear in the 1973 film?

Answer: Murray Head

Both Yvonne Elliman and Barry Dennen appeared on the original recording and in the 1973 film. Elliman sang the part of Mary Magdalene and Dennen played the part of Pontius Pilate. Murray Head who sang the part of Judas did not appear in the film, where Judas was played by Carl Anderson. Neely only appeared in the film.
5. Complete this lyric. "All your followers are blind, Too much ______ on their minds."

Answer: Heaven

"Heaven on Their Minds" is the first song in "Jesus Christ Superstar". The words "heaven on their minds", however, only appear in the song once.
6. Ian Gillan sang the part on Jesus on the original recording of "Jesus Christ Superstar" but which band was Gillan a part of?

Answer: Deep Purple

Gillan sang vocals with Deep Purple before accepting the role of Jesus on the original recording.
7. Who directed the 1973 film of "Jesus Christ Superstar"?

Answer: Norman Jewison

Jewison also directed the musical "Fiddler on the Roof" before "Jesus Christ Superstar".
8. Finish this line: "Your help in this matter won't got unrewarded, We'll pay you in silver - ____________."

Answer: cash on the nail

This lyric comes from the song "Damned For All Time/Blood Money" and is sung by the High Priests and Judas.
9. How many lashes does Jesus receive in the musical?

Answer: 39

Jesus is lashed 39 times while Pilate counts them aloud.
10. As the final question, what are Judas' last words in "Jesus Christ Superstar" before he dies?

Answer: You have murdered me!

Judas shouts "You have murdered me" before killing himself in "Jesus Christ Superstar". The song is called "Judas' Death."
Source: Author Ellen1407

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