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1. "Carousel" opens with an extended pantomimed sequence set to a lilting waltz. We are introduced to some important characters in this sequence. There is Mrs. Mullins, the owner of the carousel. We meet Billy Bigelow, her barker. We also meet a young mill worker named Julie Jordan, who is smitten with Billy. What other important character do we meet in this sequence?
2. In the musical scenario between Julie and Carrie, Carrie says that Julie is "as silent as an old Sahara spink". Julie says that "sphinx" is correct. What reason does Carrie give for insisting that "sphinx" is wrong and "spink" is right?
3. Why does Julie tell Billy that she has to be careful of her character?
4. "June Is Bustin' Out All Over", and everyone is getting ready for the first clambake of the year. When the girls tell Carrie to give it to the boys "good", what two kinds of animals does she say all their brains might be packed in?
5. According to Nettie, what kind of love song is June?
6. Which of the following June events is NOT mentioned in "June Is Bustin' Out All Over"?
7. What kind of dance is the girls' dance after "June Is Bustin' Out All Over"?
8. According to Carrie in "When The Children Are Asleep", where do the children romp when they're awake?
9. According to Billy in "Blow High, Blow Low", what comes out of the snout of a whale?
10. What is the name of the woman who dances with the sailor during the hornpipe following "Blow High, Blow Low"?
11. If you are at all familiar with "Carousel", this should be an easy one. What is it that prompts Billy to refuse Mrs. Mullins' offer of his job back?
12. In "Soliloquy", we see a tender, almost likable Billy Bigelow. He shows us that he has many of the same aspirations and concerns for his unborn child that any father would have. During the course of the soliloquy, Billy says that the barrooms will empty when his friends see him coming. Why is that?
13. The first act ends with Billy deciding to go along with Jigger's robbery plan. In the meantime, Nettie leads the crowd off for the clambake. What song is reprised as everyone exits?
14. Act Two opens at the clambake after everyone has eaten. The satisfied crowd sings about all the food they've consumed. How many different specific food items are mentioned in "A Real Nice Clambake"? ("Vittles" doesn't count!)
15. Poor Enoch becomes disillusioned with Carrie when he catches Jigger flirting with her. According to "Geraniums In The Winder", what color is the dawn?
16. According to Jigger, what is a girl who's in love with a virtuous man doomed to do?
17. Julie's philosophy about men and women is stated in "What's The Use Of Wond'rin'?". What exactly is that philosophy?
18. "You'll Never Walk Alone" uses the metaphor of a storm for the hardships of life. Which of the following elements of a typical storm is NOT mentioned in the song?
19. In "The Highest Judge Of All", Billy tells the Heavenly Friend about the music that he wants when he comes before God for his judgment. What two musical instruments does he mention?
20. Another controversial scene in "Carousel" concerns Billy's meeting with his daughter, Louise. When she refuses to accept his gift of the star, Billy loses his temper and slaps her hand. Later, Louise tells Julie about it. What does Louise tell her mother the slap was like?
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