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Escapism Trivia Quiz

A look at books, music, etc. that deal with the need to get away in one form or another.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
87,301

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
678

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Question 1 of 10

1. Tahiti has been a symbol of escape for a long time. One reason may be the legend of Paul Gauguin's escape to Tahiti from a more mundane life. What type of life did he leave behind? Hint

Salesman

Lawyer

Teacher

Stockbroker

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Question 2 of 10

2. Another reason for the allure of Tahiti in escapist fantasies may be the story of "Mutiny on the Bounty". What was the name of Fletcher Christian's girlfriend? Hint

Oona

Maimiti

Hithiiti

Yatahey

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Question 3 of 10

3. The ultimate escapist may be the fictional Walter Mitty. What author wrote about him? Hint

Art Buchwald

Tom Wolfe

Al Capp

James Thurber

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Question 4 of 10

4. There is, of course, a song entitled "Escape" (but better known as "The Pina Colada Song"). Rupert Holmes sang the song; to what place did he want to escape? Hint

Las Vegas

New York

Cape Cod

San Francisco

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Question 5 of 10

5. Similarly, there was a song that was appropriately called "Leavin' the Straight Life Behind". Who sang it? Hint

Bobby Goldsboro

Bobby Darin

Bobby Sherman

Bobby Helms

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Question 6 of 10

6. The fantasy world of Oz has enchanted movie fans for many years.
Who was the first choice for the role of Dorothy (that ultimately went to Judy Garland)? Hint

Clara Bow

Shirley Temple

Mary Pickford

Jane Withers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Shangri-La is another fantasy world that sounds delightful. Who wrote about it? Hint

L. Frank Baum

Jimmy Dodd

James Barrie

James Hilton

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Question 8 of 10

8. Refusing to grow up may be the ultimate fantasy of escape. Who starred on the Broadway stage in the title role of "Peter Pan"? Hint

Helen Hayes

Mary Martin

Ethel Merman

Carol Channing

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Question 9 of 10

9. Hermann Hesse wrote about escape in the form of a quest for enlightenment. One such novel was "The Journey to the East";
which of the following novels also deals with this subject? Hint

Siddhartha

Demian

Steppenwolf

Beneath the Wheel

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Question 10 of 10

10. James Michener's adventures in the South Pacific inspired a musical, but also inspired a tv series "Adventures in Paradise". Who was the star of the tv show? Hint

Pat Conway

Gardner McKay

Chris Jones

John Ericson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Tahiti has been a symbol of escape for a long time. One reason may be the legend of Paul Gauguin's escape to Tahiti from a more mundane life. What type of life did he leave behind?

Answer: Stockbroker

"Let's get away from it all" has never beeen taken more literally. Goodbye to the stockbroker life (in France) and the family - better to paint native women at the beach.

2. Another reason for the allure of Tahiti in escapist fantasies may be the story of "Mutiny on the Bounty". What was the name of Fletcher Christian's girlfriend?

Answer: Maimiti

It had to be better than being a mistreated sailor with a tyrannical captain.

3. The ultimate escapist may be the fictional Walter Mitty. What author wrote about him?

Answer: James Thurber

Danny Kaye played the role in the movie.

4. There is, of course, a song entitled "Escape" (but better known as "The Pina Colada Song"). Rupert Holmes sang the song; to what place did he want to escape?

Answer: Cape Cod

A more modest form of escape ... but is there any more popular form than a few drinks to tune out?

5. Similarly, there was a song that was appropriately called "Leavin' the Straight Life Behind". Who sang it?

Answer: Bobby Goldsboro

"Havin' some fun with golden girls in the sand, chasin' the sun through an innocent land ..."

6. The fantasy world of Oz has enchanted movie fans for many years. Who was the first choice for the role of Dorothy (that ultimately went to Judy Garland)?

Answer: Shirley Temple

Wrong studio - and they couldn't cut a deal to borrow her. Just as well. Could anyone have been better in the role than Garland?

7. Shangri-La is another fantasy world that sounds delightful. Who wrote about it?

Answer: James Hilton

"Lost Horizon" was the novel. Barrie did "Peter Pan"; Baum did "Wizard of Oz".

8. Refusing to grow up may be the ultimate fantasy of escape. Who starred on the Broadway stage in the title role of "Peter Pan"?

Answer: Mary Martin

It still seems strange to me that the role was played by a woman, but it seems to have worked (and started a tradition).

9. Hermann Hesse wrote about escape in the form of a quest for enlightenment. One such novel was "The Journey to the East"; which of the following novels also deals with this subject?

Answer: Siddhartha

Interesting writer on many subjects. Best known for "Steppenwolf" and "Magister Ludi" ("The Glass Bead Game").

10. James Michener's adventures in the South Pacific inspired a musical, but also inspired a tv series "Adventures in Paradise". Who was the star of the tv show?

Answer: Gardner McKay

Okay series, nice looking guy - it just didn't happen for him.

Source: Author robert362

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