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Quiz about How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" Quiz

This is a great musical that's all business! Do you know 'How to Succeed'?

A multiple-choice quiz by hollyberry11486. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Author
hollyberry11486

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,174

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
634

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Question 1 of 10

1. What's the name of the young fellow that wants to climb the ladder of success in big business? Hint

Mark Jenkins

Pierrepont Finch

Robert Morse

Benjamin Ovington

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the title of the song sung by the company with the line: "That office light doesn't have to be fluorescent, I'll get no pains in the head." Hint

Been a Long Day

Cinderella Darling

Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm

Coffee Break

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who's the sex-kitten hired by Mr. Biggley to be a secretary? Hint

Lucille Krumholtz

Rosemary Pilkington

Hedy LaRue

Judith Anderson

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Question 4 of 10

4. According to Mr. Bratt, "A secretary is not ..." what? Hint

a toy

a thing

a prize

to be fondled

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the mascot of Mr. Biggley's alma mater, Old Ivy? Hint

Groundhogs

Muscrats

Chipmunks

Squirrels

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to the song "Cinderella Darling", what is Rosemary the symbol of? Hint

Your Highness

Glorified unemployment

A glass slipper

A wedding ring

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Hedy's part of the treasure hunt television program? Hint

She's the "Hostess"

She's the "Clue Girl"

She's the "Master of Ceremonies"

She's the "World Wide Wicket Treasure Girl"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Finish the line: "Supposing the company thinks ____________________!" ("The Company Way") Hint

I completely agree

I think so too

I know they're correct

I won't disagree

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Question 9 of 10

9. Why is Finch so accepted, and made the Chairman of the Board, by Wally Womper, the original Chairman of the Board? Hint

Womper was getting old, and wanted to retire

Finch said he was a relative of Womper's

Womper started as a window washer too

Womper liked Finch brown-nosing tactics

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to Finch, at the end of the show, the men should be proud to be in what? Hint

the Fraternity of the Wicket Co.

the World Wide Wicket business organization

the Brotherhood of Man

the Old Ivy Association

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What's the name of the young fellow that wants to climb the ladder of success in big business?

Answer: Pierrepont Finch

Finch begins as a window washer, but eventually finds himself constantly being promoted to the head of the World Wide Wicket organization.

2. What is the title of the song sung by the company with the line: "That office light doesn't have to be fluorescent, I'll get no pains in the head."

Answer: Coffee Break

Great, upbeat song with fun lyrics, such as, "If I can't take my coffee break, something within me dies!"

3. Who's the sex-kitten hired by Mr. Biggley to be a secretary?

Answer: Hedy LaRue

Hedy is a bombshell, can't take two steps without being gawked at. But as the cliche goes: she's gorgeous, but a little dimwitted.

4. According to Mr. Bratt, "A secretary is not ..." what?

Answer: a toy

A great song - shows just how valuable those secretary gals are. "A secretary is not! Definitely not! A toy!"

5. What is the mascot of Mr. Biggley's alma mater, Old Ivy?

Answer: Groundhogs

"Grrrrroundhog! Grrrrroundhog! Stand, Old Ivy, stand firm and strong. Grand Old Ivy, hear the cheering throng. Stand, Old Ivy, and never yield. Rip, rip, rip the chipmunk off the field!"

6. According to the song "Cinderella Darling", what is Rosemary the symbol of?

Answer: Glorified unemployment

The gals of the office are trying to tell Rosemary how lucky she would be to marry a wealthy businessman.

7. What is Hedy's part of the treasure hunt television program?

Answer: She's the "World Wide Wicket Treasure Girl"

In her very revealing pirate costume, she's the Treasure Girl who gives the clues to the viewing public, with much style and class, of course.

8. Finish the line: "Supposing the company thinks ____________________!" ("The Company Way")

Answer: I think so too

Finch and Twimble sing in the mailroom about how important it is to play it the Company Way. But no matter what, "Whoever the company fires, I will still be here!"

9. Why is Finch so accepted, and made the Chairman of the Board, by Wally Womper, the original Chairman of the Board?

Answer: Womper started as a window washer too

Womper is pleased to hear that Finch was a window washer too. He makes Finch the Chairman of the Board after Finch convinces him to be merciful to his dealings with the employees, since all men are brothers.

10. According to Finch, at the end of the show, the men should be proud to be in what?

Answer: the Brotherhood of Man

So he proudly sings, "Oh aren't you proud to be, in that fraternity, the great, big brotherhood of man!"

Source: Author hollyberry11486

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