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The Nutcracker Trivia Quiz

Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" is a perennial holiday favorite. What do you know about this ballet?

A multiple-choice quiz by stetienne. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
stetienne

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
301,523

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
736

Last 3 plays: Guest 203 (2/10), Guest 172 (6/10), bradez (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote the story that "The Nutcracker" is based on? Hint

Charles Dickens

Emily Dickenson

O'Henry

E.T.A. Hoffmann

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Question 2 of 10

2. What holiday season is "The Nutcracker" usually associated with? Hint

New Year's Eve

Halloween

Easter

Christmas

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where was the premier of "The Nutcracker"? Hint

Vienna, Austria

Paris,France

St. Petersburg, Russia

Berlin ,Germany

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Question 4 of 10

4. What sinister character gave The Nutcracker to Clara as a gift? Hint

Von Wyck

Clara's father

Drosselmeyer

Henri

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is The Nutcracker's nemesis? Hint

Drosselmeyer

The Mouse King

The Army of Toy Soldiers

Father Christmas

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Question 6 of 10

6. What happens to The Nutcracker when he wins the battle against the Mouse King's army? Hint

The Nutcracker turns into the Prince.

The nutcracker becomes a statue again.

Clara becomes mad at him for killing The Mouse King.

Clara kisses him.

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the section of the ballet that is made up of character dances performed for Clara and Prince Charming? Hint

To Somewhere and Back Again

Dreams

Divertissement

A visit to Winter fairy- land

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the fairy in "The Nutcracker"? Hint

The Blue Fairy

Tinkerbelle

The Queen of the Fairy's

Sugar Plum Fairy

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are the names of the beverages that represent the Spanish, the Arabian, and the Chinese dances? Hint

Chocolate, Coffee, and Tea

Soda, Tonic, and Water

Brandy, Date Wine, and Sake

Vodka, Whiskey, and Rum

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Question 10 of 10

10. A part of "The Nutcracker" was already famous when the ballet debuted. What was it? Hint

A Suite

A Song

A Dance

A Opera

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote the story that "The Nutcracker" is based on?

Answer: E.T.A. Hoffmann

Called "Nussknacker and Mausekonig" Tchaikovsky based his ballet on a sinister short story by E.T.A. Hoffmann. Hoffmann was a noted German author.

2. What holiday season is "The Nutcracker" usually associated with?

Answer: Christmas

Taking place on Christmas Eve and telling the story of some wonderful presents come to life, "The Nutcracker" has become a traditional Christmas event.

3. Where was the premier of "The Nutcracker"?

Answer: St. Petersburg, Russia

So successful was Tchaikovsky's "The Sleeping Beauty" in 1890 that he was asked to consider a double bill, a novel idea at the time. He accepted. The other half of the double bill was an opera called "Yolanta".

4. What sinister character gave The Nutcracker to Clara as a gift?

Answer: Drosselmeyer

Drosselmeyer was a benevolent, grimacing, old man. His theme is played by the viola with a disjointed, quirky melody.

5. Who is The Nutcracker's nemesis?

Answer: The Mouse King

Clara views the battle of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, and their troops. In the heat of the battle, Clara throws her slipper at the Mouse King,allowing The Nutcracker's troops to win.

6. What happens to The Nutcracker when he wins the battle against the Mouse King's army?

Answer: The Nutcracker turns into the Prince.

The handsome Prince takes Clara on a magical tour of the Kingdom of Sweets, with dances by various character who preform for the special guests.

7. What is the name of the section of the ballet that is made up of character dances performed for Clara and Prince Charming?

Answer: Divertissement

This section of the ballet is composed of many short dances preformed by the people in the enchanted kingdom. Including dances by Russians, Chinese, Arabians, Reed Pipes, Clowns, and the beautiful "Waltz of the Flowers".

8. What is the name of the fairy in "The Nutcracker"?

Answer: Sugar Plum Fairy

The "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" is the highlight of the Pas de Deux section of the ballet. Tchaikovsky smuggled the instrument featured in this dance out of France and into Russia so that no other composer could use it before him. It was called the celesta, a delicate bell like instrument.

9. What are the names of the beverages that represent the Spanish, the Arabian, and the Chinese dances?

Answer: Chocolate, Coffee, and Tea

The Arabian-Coffee.
The Chinese-Tea.
The Spanish-Chocolate.

10. A part of "The Nutcracker" was already famous when the ballet debuted. What was it?

Answer: A Suite

The 20 minute suite contained part of the introduction, an opening March, and music from the Divertissement. This Suite was a popular piece before the ballet, containing some of the most loved music of "The Nutcracker".

Source: Author stetienne

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