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Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" Trivia Quiz

One of the more famous works of the great Russian composer.

A multiple-choice quiz by bboysmom21. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bboysmom21

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
344,352

Updated
May 29 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
284

Last 3 plays: Guest 72 (9/10), Guest 152 (9/10), Guest 206 (0/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" ballet was first performed in what year? Hint

1893

1910

1876

1892

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was "The Nutcracker" ballet first performed? Hint

Opera Bastille, Paris

Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow

Mariinsky Theatre, Saint Petersburg

Royal Opera House, London

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Question 3 of 10

3. Like many stage performances, "The Nutcracker" was adapted from a story by E. T. A. Hoffmann. What was the name of this story? Hint

The Magic of Drosselmeyer

The Land of Enchantment

Clara's Christmas

The Nutcracker and The Mouse King

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Question 4 of 10

4. On which holiday does "The Nutcracker" ballet take place? Hint

Valentine's Day

Boxing Day

New Year's Eve

Christmas Eve

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Question 5 of 10

5. Clara receives a nutcracker doll as a gift. From whom does she receive this unusual gift? Hint

Drosselmeyer

Her father

Santa Claus

Fritz

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Question 6 of 10

6. After defeating the Mouse King, Clara and her Nutcracker Prince take a ride to the Land of Sweets. What form of transportation do they take to this enchanting land? Hint

Santa's Sleigh

Horseback

Ford Model T

Nutshell

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Question 7 of 10

7. Clara and the Nutcracker Prince are greeted with open arms in the Land of Sweets. Which group does not perform for them? Hint

The Arabians

The Russians

The Harlequins

The Chinese

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of the most recognizable pieces of music in the suite from "The Nutcracker" is the Dance of ______. Hint

The Sugar Plum Fairy

The Chinese

The Arabians

The Russians

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Question 9 of 10

9. Clara and the Nutcracker prince are presented with gifts before each group dances. Which of the following gifts is not properly matched with the performer? Hint

Tea from the Chinese

Candy Canes from the Sugar Plum Fairy

Coffee from the Arabians

Chocolate from Spain

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Question 10 of 10

10. Today, in the United States, "The Nutcracker" is synonymous with which famous choreographer? Hint

George Balanchine

Alvin Ailey

Agnes de Mille

Fred Astaire

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" ballet was first performed in what year?

Answer: 1892

"The Nutcracker" did not make a debut on stages in the United States until 1944.

2. Where was "The Nutcracker" ballet first performed?

Answer: Mariinsky Theatre, Saint Petersburg

Many of the world's prominent ballet dancers have performed at the Mariinsky including Anna Pavlova and Mikhail Baryshnikov.

3. Like many stage performances, "The Nutcracker" was adapted from a story by E. T. A. Hoffmann. What was the name of this story?

Answer: The Nutcracker and The Mouse King

E. T. A. Hoffmann's story was first published in 1816.

4. On which holiday does "The Nutcracker" ballet take place?

Answer: Christmas Eve

Ballet companies throughout the world have performances of "The Nutcracker" leading up to the Christmas holiday.

5. Clara receives a nutcracker doll as a gift. From whom does she receive this unusual gift?

Answer: Drosselmeyer

Today, nutcracker dolls have taken on the persona of almost any imaginable profession or hobby.

6. After defeating the Mouse King, Clara and her Nutcracker Prince take a ride to the Land of Sweets. What form of transportation do they take to this enchanting land?

Answer: Nutshell

In modern performances, the nutshell has been replaced with a magical sleigh.

7. Clara and the Nutcracker Prince are greeted with open arms in the Land of Sweets. Which group does not perform for them?

Answer: The Harlequins

The Harlequins are brought to life by Drosselmeyer at the Christmas party, not in the Land of Sweets.

8. One of the most recognizable pieces of music in the suite from "The Nutcracker" is the Dance of ______.

Answer: The Sugar Plum Fairy

Sugar plums are candies made from dried fruits, honey, and spices. The mixture is rolled into little balls and covered with sugar.

9. Clara and the Nutcracker prince are presented with gifts before each group dances. Which of the following gifts is not properly matched with the performer?

Answer: Candy Canes from the Sugar Plum Fairy

The Candy Canes are presented by the Russian dancers.

10. Today, in the United States, "The Nutcracker" is synonymous with which famous choreographer?

Answer: George Balanchine

George Balanchine's work with the New York City Ballet made him famous.

Source: Author bboysmom21

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