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Based on Giuseppi Verdi's opera of the same name, this version of the love between the Nubian princess Aida and the Egyptian soldier Radames has music from Elton John, and won a swag of awards when it was first produced on Broadway in 2000.
6 Aida quizzes and 75 Aida trivia questions.
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  "Aida" is My Strongest Suit    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Song Lyrics from the musical "Aida", which left Broadway in September of 2004. (But is still awesome!)
Average, 10 Qns, altogeek, Mar 05 05
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  "Aida" the Musical    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
"Aida" opened March 23, 2000 at the Palace Theatre on Broadway... if you were not there how much do you know?
Average, 15 Qns, pippinlover7, Oct 18 10
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  How I Know These "Aida" Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Facts about the songs in "Aida"
Average, 20 Qns, SuperWoman1, Sep 19 09
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  How I Know "Aida"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you are one of the many people who saw and loved the Elton John and Tim Rice musical, "Aida", this quiz is for you!
Tough, 10 Qns, Koosalagoopagoop, May 21 14
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  'Aida', the Broadway Musical    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This has become one of my new favorite shows!
Average, 10 Qns, liotte, Nov 15 15
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  'Aida' Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Quiz on Elton John and Tim Rice's musical.
Average, 10 Qns, heathernicole001, Mar 05 05
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trivia question Quick Question
Fill in the blank of these lyrics from "The Past is Another Land": "...you long for our _____, but that you will never posess!"

From Quiz "How I Know "Aida""





Aida Trivia Questions
1. Complete the lyric: "Not to strut your stuff outrageously is ________."

From Quiz "Aida" is My Strongest Suit

Answer: a crime

From "My Strongest Suit," sung by Amneris. "Whether wig or hat or turban, Whether clad boudoir or urban, Not to strut your stuff outrageously is a crime"

2. We'll start easy. "We all lead such..."

From Quiz How I Know These "Aida" Lyrics

Answer: Elaborate lives

Sung by Aida and Radames.

3. What are the reincarnations of Radames and Aida looking at in the museum at the beginning?

From Quiz How I Know "Aida"

Answer: Aida and Radames' tomb

This is a really neat scene because although the two keep seeing each other, they keep diverting their eyes away.

4. Who played Aida in the original cast?

From Quiz 'Aida', the Broadway Musical

Answer: Heather Headley

5. Complete - 'The daughter of ____ has spoken.'

From Quiz 'Aida' Quiz

Answer: Isis

Which I don't get, because Isis is the Egyptian goddess of life. She was not her daughter.

6. Who was "always half a step behind"?

From Quiz "Aida" is My Strongest Suit

Answer: Radames

Though Amneris sings this lyric, she is talking about her fiancee Radames.

7. How many Tony Awards did "Aida" win in 2000?

From Quiz "Aida" the Musical

Answer: 4

"Aida" won best music and lyrics, best actress, best scenic design, and best lighting design in 2000.

8. Which song is this lyric from. "How have I come to this? How did I slip and fall?"

From Quiz How I Know These "Aida" Lyrics

Answer: I Know the Truth

Amneris sings this after finding out about Aida and Radames' affair.

9. What does Mereb "mysteriously lose track of" while Radames is away?

From Quiz How I Know "Aida"

Answer: a few flasks of wine

Mereb is my favorite character!

10. Who played Radames in the original cast?

From Quiz 'Aida', the Broadway Musical

Answer: Adam Pascal

He also starred as Roger in 'Rent', my other favorite Broadway show.

11. What do the gods love?

From Quiz 'Aida' Quiz

Answer: Nubia

12. Complete the lyric: "And who'd have thought..."

From Quiz "Aida" is My Strongest Suit

Answer: that love could be so good

"Who'd have thought that love could be so good? Not me!"

13. Who starred as Aida in the original Broadway version?

From Quiz "Aida" the Musical

Answer: Heather Headley

Heather was also seen as Nala in "The Lion King."

14. Amneris says: A slave who knows her ________? I'm keeping her! Oh Radames, he knows me. He really, really knows me."

From Quiz How I Know "Aida"

Answer: fabrics

After all, dress is Amneris' strongest suit!

15. What is the name of the woman to whom Radames is engaged?

From Quiz 'Aida', the Broadway Musical

Answer: Amneris

16. Where is the last scene in the play?

From Quiz 'Aida' Quiz

Answer: in a museum

Very romantic.

17. Complete the lyric: "Your robe should be golden, your robe should be perfect, instead of ...."

From Quiz "Aida" is My Strongest Suit

Answer: this ragged concoction of thread

From "Dance of the Robe." Nehebka sings this to Aida as the representative for the Nubians.

18. How many people sing the song 'Not Me'?

From Quiz 'Aida' Quiz

Answer: 4

Mereb, Amneris, Aida, Radames

19. According to Radames, what is "harder from the palace yard"?

From Quiz "Aida" is My Strongest Suit

Answer: exploring new worlds

Because "Fortune Favors the Brave," Radames would rather be off sailing and exploring than settling down with Amneris.

20. In "Radames' Letter" finish the lyric, "I wish that our lives could be _______ I don't want the _______ only you."

From Quiz "Aida" the Musical

Answer: simple, world

Radames, played by Adam Pascal in the original Broadway version, writes this to Aida to tell her that he is sorry for the inconsiderate way he acted when Amonasro, the King of Nubia, got captured.

21. What was the original title of "Aida"?

From Quiz How I Know "Aida"

Answer: "Elaborate Lives: The Legend of Aida"

It was later shortened.

22. In the song 'A Step Too Far', what color is the light that surrounds the pyramid?

From Quiz 'Aida', the Broadway Musical

Answer: Green

In Egypt, there is a laser light show that is performed at sundown at the pyramids, and they really do outline them in neon green lights.

23. The pain of Nubia is what?

From Quiz 'Aida' Quiz

Answer: only at the moment

In my favorite song in the musical, 'The Gods Love Nubia'

24. What does Aida say the present is?

From Quiz "Aida" is My Strongest Suit

Answer: an empty space between the good and bad

In "The Past Is Another Land," Aida describes past, present, and future in her own terms. The future is "a barren world...", while the past is "now another land..." The future is also described as "shining like an evil sun."

25. In "Every Story Is a Love Story" what is the correct lyric to, "or a hurried brief recital Just a __ minute ride?"

From Quiz "Aida" the Musical

Answer: 30

Amneris opens the show with this song to take us from the museum to ancient Egypt. This song is reprised at the end of the show.

26. Finish this lyric. "This is easy to believe. When distant places call to me. It's harder from the..."

From Quiz How I Know These "Aida" Lyrics

Answer: palace yard

"Fortune Favors the Brave." Radames sings this song early in the show.

27. Who sings the song, 'Like Father, Like Son'?

From Quiz 'Aida', the Broadway Musical

Answer: Radames and Zoser

28. What country is Mereb from?

From Quiz 'Aida' Quiz

Answer: Nubia

29. Which ensemble member of the original Broadway version is from Erie, Pennsylvania?

From Quiz "Aida" the Musical

Answer: Eric Sciotto

Eric can be seen in "42nd street" and was the understudy for Radames in the Broadway version of the show.

30. "When things get so complicated. I stumble at best..."

From Quiz How I Know These "Aida" Lyrics

Answer: muddle through

From "Radames Letter" which is incredibly sweet.

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