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A multiple-choice quiz by rosieh. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rosieh

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
237,249

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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369

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Question 1 of 10

1. Finish this song title from 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'. 'Pharoah's Dream _______'.

Answer: (One Word, starts with 'Ex')

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Extra! Extra! Look at the headlines' is not only the title of this quiz, but the first lyric of a song from one of these musicals. Which musical is it sung in? Hint

Newsboys

Oliver!

Assassins

Gypsy

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the original stage production of 'Whistle Down the Wind', Candy sings this song. 'Off Ramp ___ to Paradise'.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which Gilbert and Sullivan operetta would you find an executioner? Hint

The Pirates of Penzance

Thespis

The Grand Duke

The Mikado

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Question 5 of 10

5. Still on Gilbert and Sullivan, in which song from 'The Mikado' would you find the lyric 'Exactly as he says!'? Hint

A more humane Mikado

With aspect stern and gloomy stride (Act One Finale)

The criminal cried, as he dropped him down

See how the fates their gifts allot

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 'Les Miserables', which character describes a song as being 'exciting'? Hint

Eponine

Fantine

Older Cosette

Young Cosette

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Question 7 of 10

7. The song 'Extraordinary' is from which of these musicals? Hint

Gigi

South Pacific

Pippin

Follies

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Question 8 of 10

8. The song 'The Expulsion' can be found on which recording of Stephen Schwartz's 'Children of Eden'? Hint

Original London Cast Recording

Paper Mill Playhouse Cast Recording

Both of these

None of these

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Question 9 of 10

9. Complete this lyric. 'I'll never know what made it so ___' Hint

expectant

excellent

exciting

extra special

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 'The Mikado', which of these characters is the Lord High Executioner? Hint

Nanki-Poo

Yum-Yum

Pish-Tush

Ko-Ko

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Finish this song title from 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'. 'Pharoah's Dream _______'.

Answer: Explained

'Joseph ...' is not the only Andrew Lloyd Webber musical to be based on a biblical story. 'Jesus Christ Superstar' tells of the days leading up to and including the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

2. 'Extra! Extra! Look at the headlines' is not only the title of this quiz, but the first lyric of a song from one of these musicals. Which musical is it sung in?

Answer: Gypsy

'Gypsy' is based on the story of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. Ethel Merman originally played the leading role of Mama Rose on Broadway. However, Rosalind Russell portrayed Mama Rose in the movie version.

3. In the original stage production of 'Whistle Down the Wind', Candy sings this song. 'Off Ramp ___ to Paradise'.

Answer: Exit

This song was omitted for a later production of the show. 'Whistle Down the Wind' was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and was based on the 1961 film of the same name.

4. In which Gilbert and Sullivan operetta would you find an executioner?

Answer: The Mikado

Ko-Ko is the Lord High Executioner in 'The Mikado'. He is in love with his ward, Yum-Yum, who is in love with a minstrel, Nanki-Poo. In a classic Gilbert and Sullivan twist, Nanki-Poo actually the son of the Mikado, and heir to the throne of Japan, instead of a minstrel.

5. Still on Gilbert and Sullivan, in which song from 'The Mikado' would you find the lyric 'Exactly as he says!'?

Answer: The criminal cried, as he dropped him down

'The Mikado', or 'The Town of Titipu', had its premiere in 1885. In one memorable episode of television show 'The Simpsons', the Simpsons family (minus Maggie) sing along to 'Three Little Maids From School Are We' in the car.

6. In 'Les Miserables', which character describes a song as being 'exciting'?

Answer: Fantine

Fantine sings this line in the song 'I Dreamed A Dream'. '...When the world was a song, and the song was exciting...' When she gets kicked out of the factory in which she works, Fantine resorts to prostitution and later dies, leaving behind her young daughter Cosette. Valjean raises Cosette as his own daughter.

7. The song 'Extraordinary' is from which of these musicals?

Answer: Pippin

Stephen Schwartz provided both music and lyrics to 'Pippin'. Some of his other shows include 'Wicked' and 'Godspell'.

8. The song 'The Expulsion' can be found on which recording of Stephen Schwartz's 'Children of Eden'?

Answer: Both of these

'Children of Eden' was originally written as 'Family Tree' for a musical theatre based school camp, but was then adapted into a full musical and called 'Children of Eden'.

9. Complete this lyric. 'I'll never know what made it so ___'

Answer: exciting

This is a lyric from the song 'I Could Have Danced All Night' from Lerner and Loewe's 'My Fair Lady'. It tells the tale of Eliza Doolittle, a common flower seller, and her journey to becoming a real lady. She is guided by Professor Henry Higgins, who claims that he can pass her off for a duchess.

10. In 'The Mikado', which of these characters is the Lord High Executioner?

Answer: Ko-Ko

Opening in London in 1885, 'The Mikado' (or 'The Town of Titipu') is one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most-performed works. Not only that, but it is also one of the most-performed works in the history of musical theatre. Actors such as Dudley Moore and Eric Idle have played the role of Ko-Ko.

Source: Author rosieh

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