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Phantom of the Opera Quiz Challenge - How Much Do You Know? | Musicals

This quiz tests general as well as musical knowledge of 'The Phantom of the Opera.'

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

Author
MrsDyer

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
38,605

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1311

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Question 1 of 10

1. There is a cuckold in the 'Phantom of the Opera!' Who is it? Hint

Serafimo

1st Fop

Passarino

Don Attilio

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Question 2 of 10

2. How can experienced theatre-goers tell that a character is a cuckold? Hint

By the color of his cowl

By his conversation with the confidante

By the skirt covering his trousers

By the horn-like curls on his wig.

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Question 3 of 10

3. When Firmin reads his letter in the first office scene, he reads, 'P.T.O.' What does that mean?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. The role of Serafimo is what is known in opera as a(n):

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What color mentioned in 'Masquerade' is a brilliant purplish-red? Hint

mauve

puce

rouge

ghoul

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'To hell with ___________ and _______________, it's a scandal that'll pack 'em in the aisles!' Hint

Gluck and Handel

Strauss and Purcell

Bach and Mozart

Loewe and Lerner

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the first letter scene, which 'letter' does Firmin ask Andre if he sees? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why is Albrizzio's opera called 'Il Muto?' Because one of the main characters cannot....? Hint

sing

speak

dance

hear

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'Raoul and the soubrette, entwined in love's duet.' What's a soubrette? Hint

a flirt

a prostitute

a courtesan

a debutante

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Question 10 of 10

10. Piangi just can't sing his new part correctly! Why does he have such a hard time singing, 'Those who tangle with Don Juan?' It's a perfect example of a... Hint

lochrian mode

chromatic scale

whole tone scale

phrygian mode

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. There is a cuckold in the 'Phantom of the Opera!' Who is it?

Answer: Don Attilio

'They say this youth has set my Lady's heart aflame!....His Lordship is a laughing stock!'

2. How can experienced theatre-goers tell that a character is a cuckold?

Answer: By the horn-like curls on his wig.

In literature, a husband who has been made a cuckold is said to be wearing the 'horns of the cuckold.'

3. When Firmin reads his letter in the first office scene, he reads, 'P.T.O.' What does that mean?

Answer: Please turn over

'P.T.O.' is placed at the bottom of a letter in Britain, much like and American might draw an arrow indicating the letter continues on the other side.

4. The role of Serafimo is what is known in opera as a(n):

Answer: trousers role

Roles where a women singer takes the part of an adolescent boy are common in opera, and are often treated humorously. Examples are Cherubino, in the 'Marriage of Figaro,' and Octavian, in 'Der Rosenkavalier.'

5. What color mentioned in 'Masquerade' is a brilliant purplish-red?

Answer: puce

Puce, brilliant purplish-red, from the French, 'couleur puce - flea-colored;' and from Latin 'pulex,' meaning 'flea.'

6. 'To hell with ___________ and _______________, it's a scandal that'll pack 'em in the aisles!'

Answer: Gluck and Handel

'Half your cast disappears, but the crowd still cheers! Opera! To hell with Gluck and Handel, it's a scandel that'll pack 'em in the aisles!'

7. In the first letter scene, which 'letter' does Firmin ask Andre if he sees?

Answer: Q

'Dear Andre, have you seen the queue?' Meaning, of course the line of people waiting to get tickets! Sorry for the bad pun!

8. Why is Albrizzio's opera called 'Il Muto?' Because one of the main characters cannot....?

Answer: speak

'Serafimo, away with this pretense! You cannot speak, but kiss me in may husband's absence!'

9. 'Raoul and the soubrette, entwined in love's duet.' What's a soubrette?

Answer: a flirt

A soubrette is a pretty, flirtatious woman's role in a comedy, especially one who plays a lady's maid involved in a romantic intrigue.

10. Piangi just can't sing his new part correctly! Why does he have such a hard time singing, 'Those who tangle with Don Juan?' It's a perfect example of a...

Answer: whole tone scale

Whole tone scales were used by Debussy and Ravel. Using a whole tone scale in a composition in 1881 would have been quite avant garde, just the sort of thing our ingenious Phantom would have been proud of. The interval of a whole step between steps 3 and 4 of the scale would have been very difficult for Piangi, who would have expected a half step.

Source: Author MrsDyer

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