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Quiz about Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Quiz Challenge - How Much Do You Know? | Musicals

Have a go at this excellently crafted stage musical, based on the Biblical story of Joseph, the son of Jacob, who interpreted dreams. Best of luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bronte. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Bronte

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
34,765

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
19 / 25

Plays
5698

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (22/25), Stoaty (22/25), Guest 172 (22/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. Who wrote the music to this musical? Hint

Tim Rice

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Rogers and Hammerstein

Tony Warren

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Question 2 of 25

2. Who wrote the lyrics for the musical? Hint

Jools Holland

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Tim Rice

Julian Lloyd Webber

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Question 3 of 25

3. In which West End theatre did 'Joseph' run during the 1990s? Hint

The Apollo

The Dominion

Shaftsbury Avenue

The Palladium

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Question 4 of 25

4. Which of these was not the name of one of Joseph's brothers? Hint

Solomon

Judah

Gad

Levi

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Question 5 of 25

5. When 'Joseph' opened in the West End in the early 1990s, who played the title role? Hint

Phillip Schofield

Jason Donovan

Darren Day

Michael Crawford

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Question 6 of 25

6. Which famous person did Pharaoh resemble? Hint

Abraham Lincoln

John Lennon

Tutankharmun

Elvis

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Question 7 of 25

7. What species of animal features in Pharaoh's dream? Hint

Cows

Cats

Sheep

Snakes

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Question 8 of 25

8. What does Joseph predict for Egypt, by interpreting Pharaoh's dream? Hint

War with surrounding countries

A good harvest followed by famine

A terrible flood

Cannabalism amongst animals

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Question 9 of 25

9. What word is missing from the lyric - 'And when Joseph tried it on, he knew his _______ days were gone...'? Hint

Nylon

Sheepskin

Cotton

Knitting

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Question 10 of 25

10. What lyric is next - 'The world and I, we are still waiting...'?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 11 of 25

11. What's missing in the lyric - 'It takes a man who knows no fear to wrestle with a _______'? Hint

Pig

Cow

Goat

Crocodile

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Question 12 of 25

12. In what musical style is the song pleading Benjamin's innocence sung? Hint

Country

Rock 'n' Roll

Rap

Calypso

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Question 13 of 25

13. What was the name of the man who 'owned a large percentage of the Nile', according to the song?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 14 of 25

14. In which song does the famous 'hippy' scene appear? Hint

'Any Dream Will Do'

'Go, Go, Go Joseph'

'Close Every Door'

'Stone The Crows'

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Question 15 of 25

15. In the song 'Stone The Crows', Joseph is described as the 'Greatest man since ________' - who?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 16 of 25

16. What comes next - 'No one comes to dinner now, ______________'? Hint

'We've eaten the table, anyhow'

'We've nothing to eat, anyhow'

'We'd only eat them, anyhow'

'We have no dinner, anyhow'

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Question 17 of 25

17. When the brothers decide to go to Egypt to beg for some food, one states that if they have the time, they could do what? Hint

See the Sphinx

Catch up with Joseph

Get some duty-free

Do some sunbathing

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Question 18 of 25

18. According to the song 'Joseph's Coat', why was Joseph the favourite son of Jacob? Hint

Joseph's mother was his favourite wife

He could interpret dreams

He was helpful and friendly

He was an intellectual

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Question 19 of 25

19. Who was the second person to play the part of Joseph in the West End in the early 1990s (not including understudies)? Hint

Craig MacLachlan

Darren Day

Philip Schofield

Jason Donovan

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Question 20 of 25

20. Why is Joseph put into jail? Hint

Stealing food

He is accused of sleeping with a married woman

Interpreting dreams

Murder

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Question 21 of 25

21. According to the song 'Stone The Crows', which of these items does Pharoah not give as a gift to Joseph? Hint

Chariot of Gold

A collection of signet rings

Cloak

His own pyramid

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Question 22 of 25

22. Does Joseph forgive his brothers?

Yes

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Question 23 of 25

23. In the song 'Poor, Poor Joseph', what does Joseph say will cause him a problem, when his brothers sell him as a slave to people travelling to Egypt? Hint

He will miss his father

He doesn't speak Egyptian very well

He will miss his brothers

He will get travel sickness

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Question 24 of 25

24. What comes next - 'For I have been promised ____________'? Hint

'A multi-coloured coat'

'A way out of this'

'A harvest soon'

'A land of my own'

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Question 25 of 25

25. What comes next - 'I look handsome, I look smart! I am a walking _________'?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Nov 13 2024 : Guest 104: 22/25
Oct 18 2024 : Stoaty: 22/25
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote the music to this musical?

Answer: Andrew Lloyd Webber

It is one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musicals, along with others such as 'Cats', 'Phantom Of The Opera' and 'Starlight Express'.

2. Who wrote the lyrics for the musical?

Answer: Tim Rice

Tim Rice wrote the marvellously touching and witty lyrics for this musical.

3. In which West End theatre did 'Joseph' run during the 1990s?

Answer: The Palladium

It ran at the Palladium, Argyll Street, London.

4. Which of these was not the name of one of Joseph's brothers?

Answer: Solomon

Joseph's brothers were called Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Napthali, Isaacher, Asher, Dan, Zebulen, Gad, Judah and Benjamin.

5. When 'Joseph' opened in the West End in the early 1990s, who played the title role?

Answer: Jason Donovan

It was Australian Jason Donovan, ex-star of soap opera 'Neighbours'.

6. Which famous person did Pharaoh resemble?

Answer: Elvis

... he even wore blue suede shoes!

7. What species of animal features in Pharaoh's dream?

Answer: Cows

He dreams of seven fat cows being eaten by seven thin cows, who become no fatter despite their large meal.

8. What does Joseph predict for Egypt, by interpreting Pharaoh's dream?

Answer: A good harvest followed by famine

And Joseph is employed by Pharaoh to help him manage the food rationing.

9. What word is missing from the lyric - 'And when Joseph tried it on, he knew his _______ days were gone...'?

Answer: Sheepskin

From the song 'Joseph's Coat'.

10. What lyric is next - 'The world and I, we are still waiting...'?

Answer: Still hesitating

From the song 'Any Dream Will Do'.

11. What's missing in the lyric - 'It takes a man who knows no fear to wrestle with a _______'?

Answer: Goat

From the song 'One More Angel in Heaven'. In some versions, the answer to this is "Lion".

12. In what musical style is the song pleading Benjamin's innocence sung?

Answer: Calypso

'No ifs, no buts. Benjamin is honest as coconuts' - great lyrics!

13. What was the name of the man who 'owned a large percentage of the Nile', according to the song?

Answer: Potiphar

Joseph was a slave to Potiphar, who liked him and promoted him to head servant.

14. In which song does the famous 'hippy' scene appear?

Answer: 'Go, Go, Go Joseph'

This scene is wonderful! The stage fills with dancers clad in sixties style dress all go-going! Then a man dressed as a hippy guru appears. I suppose it's a reflection of the times at which the musical was written (1960s).

15. In the song 'Stone The Crows', Joseph is described as the 'Greatest man since ________' - who?

Answer: Noah

'... only goes to show-a, anyone from anywhere can make it if they get a lucky break!'.

16. What comes next - 'No one comes to dinner now, ______________'?

Answer: 'We'd only eat them, anyhow'

From the song 'Those Canaan Days'.

17. When the brothers decide to go to Egypt to beg for some food, one states that if they have the time, they could do what?

Answer: See the Sphinx

'And if we have the time we could see the Sphinx!'

18. According to the song 'Joseph's Coat', why was Joseph the favourite son of Jacob?

Answer: Joseph's mother was his favourite wife

'Joseph's mother, she was quite my favourite wife. I never really loved another all my life, and Joseph was my joy because he reminded me of her'.

19. Who was the second person to play the part of Joseph in the West End in the early 1990s (not including understudies)?

Answer: Philip Schofield

It was TV presenter Philip Schofield. The nation was surprised when Schofield announced that he would take over from Jason Donovan, and seemed an unlikely choice for the part. He impressed the critics, and I can add from first hand experience, he was just as good at the part as Jason! :)

20. Why is Joseph put into jail?

Answer: He is accused of sleeping with a married woman

Potiphar's wife tries to seduce him, although he resists. Potiphar, however, walks in and jumps to the wrong conclusion...

21. According to the song 'Stone The Crows', which of these items does Pharoah not give as a gift to Joseph?

Answer: His own pyramid

Great song!

22. Does Joseph forgive his brothers?

Answer: Yes

He forgives them, and is reunited with his father, Jacob.

23. In the song 'Poor, Poor Joseph', what does Joseph say will cause him a problem, when his brothers sell him as a slave to people travelling to Egypt?

Answer: He doesn't speak Egyptian very well

'... It wouldn't be a pic-nic he could tell. 'And I don't speak Egyptian very well...!'. One of the great talents of Tim Rice is his witty, yet sensitive writing!

24. What comes next - 'For I have been promised ____________'?

Answer: 'A land of my own'

From the moving song 'Close Every Door'.

25. What comes next - 'I look handsome, I look smart! I am a walking _________'?

Answer: Work of art

From the song 'Joseph's Coat'.

Source: Author Bronte

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