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My musical theatre quiz dedicated to the letter 'E'. Enjoy!

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

Author
rosieh

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
234,820

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
375

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Question 1 of 10

1. '...So pick up your trousers and go' is a line sung by the leading male character in this musical.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. This character was the fifth brother in the musical 'Seven Brides For Seven Brothers'. Hint

Ethan

Ephraim

Ezekiel

Eden

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Question 3 of 10

3. This lady was is one of Major General Stanley's daughters. Hint

Elsie

Edith

Elizabeth

Emma

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Question 4 of 10

4. Of these four characters, which is the odd one out? (Think composer) Hint

Ellen

Eponine

Enjolras

Eva

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Question 5 of 10

5. The alternative title for this Gilbert and Sullivan operetta is 'The Merryman and his Maid'. Who is the maid? Hint

Elsie

Eliza

Elise

Emma

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Question 6 of 10

6. What one word patriotic song is from 'The Sound Of Music'?

Answer: (One Word, a flower)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Victor Herbert and Henry Blossom collaborated on this musical. Hint

Elizabeth

Elisabeth

Eileen

Evita

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these characters sings the song 'Everything's Coming Up Roses'? Hint

Mama Rose

Gypsy Rose Lee

Baby June

Louise

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Question 9 of 10

9. This composer collaborated on musicals such as 'Breaking Into Society', 'The Merry-Go-Round' and 'School Days'. Hint

Gerald Edwards

Guy Edwards

Gus Edwards

George Edwards

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Question 10 of 10

10. Of these four songs, which is the odd one out? (Think composer). Hint

Everybody Loves Louis

Everybody Ought To Have A Maid

Everything Old Is New Again

Every Day A Little Death

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. '...So pick up your trousers and go' is a line sung by the leading male character in this musical.

Answer: Evita

This is a line from 'Goodnight and Thankyou' which is sung by Che, Eva and ensemble in the musical 'Evita'. Che sings this line. The role of Eva Peron was played by Madonna in the movie version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical.

2. This character was the fifth brother in the musical 'Seven Brides For Seven Brothers'.

Answer: Ephraim

In 'Seven Brides For Seven Brothers', the brothers were named in alphabetical order, so that their father could keep track of them. Their mother suggested using bible names for each of the children. The brothers are Adam, Benjamin, Caleb, Dan (Daniel), Ephraim, Frank (Frankincense) and Gideon.

3. This lady was is one of Major General Stanley's daughters.

Answer: Edith

Edith is one of the minor roles in Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Pirates of Penzance'. Her sisters include the minor roles of Isabel and Kate, and the leading role of Mabel. Mabel falls in love with Frederic, a former apprentice pirate.

4. Of these four characters, which is the odd one out? (Think composer)

Answer: Eva

Eva Peron is from Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Evita'. The other characters are from Boubil & Schonberg musicals. Ellen is from 'Miss Saigon', and Enjolras and Eponine are both from 'Les Miserables'.

5. The alternative title for this Gilbert and Sullivan operetta is 'The Merryman and his Maid'. Who is the maid?

Answer: Elsie

The common title for this operetta is 'The Yeomen of the Guard'. The Maid referred to in the alternative title is Elsie Maynard. The Merryman refers to Jack Point, a jester with whom Elsie travels.

6. What one word patriotic song is from 'The Sound Of Music'?

Answer: Edelweiss

'The Sound Of Music' was written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. The original stage production starred Mary Martin in the role of Maria Reiner. The movie version starred Julie Andrews as Maria Reiner and Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp.

7. Victor Herbert and Henry Blossom collaborated on this musical.

Answer: Eileen

The Broadway production of 'Eileen' opened in 1917 at the Shubert Theatre, but it only ran for 64 performances.

8. Which of these characters sings the song 'Everything's Coming Up Roses'?

Answer: Mama Rose

'Everything's Coming Up Roses' is from the Jules Styne and Stephen Sondheim hit musical 'Gypsy'. The original stage production starred Ethel Merman in the role of Mama Rose. It has been made into a movie more than once. In the movie versions, both Rosalind Russell and Bette Midler have played Mama Rose.

9. This composer collaborated on musicals such as 'Breaking Into Society', 'The Merry-Go-Round' and 'School Days'.

Answer: Gus Edwards

As well as being a seasoned songwriter, Gus Edwards was also a music publisher and owned his own theatre companies.

10. Of these four songs, which is the odd one out? (Think composer).

Answer: Everything Old Is New Again

'Everything Old Is New Again' is from the musical 'The Boy From Oz', based on the life and songs of Peter Allen. The other songs are from the following Stephen Sondheim musicals:
'Everybody Ought To Have A Maid' - 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum'
'Every Day A Little Death' - 'A Little Night Music'
'Everybody Loves Louis' - 'Sunday In The Park With George'

Source: Author rosieh

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