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1. William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's production of "The Pirates of Penzance" was first produced under which English Opera Company?
2. When and where did "The Pirates of Penzance" first play?
3. In which profession did Frederic's father want Frederic to become an apprentice?
4. Who is not one of Major-General Stanley's daughters?
5. Complete the lyrics: "Poor wand'ring one, Tho' thou hast surely ______ take heart of grace, thy steps retrace, poor wand'ring ____."'
6. When is Frederic's birthday?
7. Who are the romantic leads for this show?
8. The Pirates of Penzance will never attack someone who claims to be an orphan.
9. Complete the lyrics: "I am the very ______ of a modern Major-General."
10. Which other Gilbert and Sullivan play does William Gilbert refer to in the song "I am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General"?
11. Who does Mabel tell to "go to immortality" in the second act?
12. Samuel is a pirate.
13. Complete the lyrics: "Stay Fred'ric stay! They have no legal claim, No shadow of a shame, Will fall upon thy _____."
14. "With cat-like tread, Upon our prey we _____, In silence dread, Our cautious way we feel!"
15. Why are the Pirates let go in the final song of the show?
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