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The Light in the Piazza Trivia Quiz

"The Light in the Piazza" opened on Broadway on 18th April, 2005, with book by Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel. Test your knowledge of this musical by taking this quiz, but beware of the spoilers!

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

Author
anthonyrappfan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
227,983

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
242

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Question 1 of 10

1. The majority of the action in the show takes place in Italy and Rome, but some scenes also take place in America. Which character doesn't leave America during the whole show? Hint

Franca Naccarelli

Clara Johnson

Roy Johnson

Margaret Johnson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Margaret Johnson and her daughter Clara are vacationing in Italy. What is the first song they sing together? Hint

The Beauty Is

Statues and Stories

Let's Walk

Dividing Day

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Question 3 of 10

3. In "The Beauty Is", what does Clara say Italy is the land of? Hint

Very lovely noise

Corduroys

Naked marble boys

Big fancy toys

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Question 4 of 10

4. Clara falls in love with a young Italian man, and he with her. What is his name? Hint

Armand

Giuseppe

Fabrizio

Mario

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to the suitor, what is Clara's skin like? Hint

Ice

Snow

Milk

A white cow

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Question 6 of 10

6. In "Hysteria", Clara gives her address back in the States. What is it? Hint

132 West Lake Street

132 East Lake Street

142 East Lake Street

142 West Lake Street

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Question 7 of 10

7. How old is Clara? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which person does NOT sing in the musical number "Aiutami"? Hint

Signor Naccarelli

Margaret Johnson

Giuseppe

Fabrizio

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Question 9 of 10

9. Complete the lyric from "Love to Me": "When your hat is carried in the air/Just so you can __________ it"

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why is Margaret overprotective of Clara? Hint

Margaret was once married to Signor Naccarelli

She has stunted mental growth

Roy was once romantically involved with Signora Naccarelli

Margaret lost one child to a miscarriage

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The majority of the action in the show takes place in Italy and Rome, but some scenes also take place in America. Which character doesn't leave America during the whole show?

Answer: Roy Johnson

Roy Johnson is Clara's father and Margaret's husband, who is in Winston-Salem while mother and daughter vacation in Italy. He is seen in two scenes, with a solitary spotlight on him.

2. Margaret Johnson and her daughter Clara are vacationing in Italy. What is the first song they sing together?

Answer: Statues and Stories

In "Statues and Stories", Margaret and Clara marvel at the sights of Italy, and Clara is amused by a naked statue. As they sing: "It's a new old world and we are finally here."

3. In "The Beauty Is", what does Clara say Italy is the land of?

Answer: Naked marble boys

According to Clara, Italy is the land of naked marble boys while Winston-Salem, her hometown, is the land of corduroys.

4. Clara falls in love with a young Italian man, and he with her. What is his name?

Answer: Fabrizio

Fabrizio sings a love son to her in Italian, "Il Mundo Era Vuoto". Luckily they cross the language barrier and are happily wed in the end.

5. According to the suitor, what is Clara's skin like?

Answer: Milk

Although Fabrizio stumbles over his poor English, he eventually gets the point across that Clara's skin is like milk. This takes place in the song "Passeggiata".

6. In "Hysteria", Clara gives her address back in the States. What is it?

Answer: 142 East Lake Street

Clara has a fit of hysteria when she gets confused by Fabrizio's directions to his house. She repeats "Clara Johnson, 142 East Lake Street!" over and over until Margaret comforts her.

7. How old is Clara?

Answer: 26

Clara is 26 and Fabrizio is only 20, and Signor Naccarelli objects to the marriage because of this, but Margaret changes his mind in the song "Let's Walk".

8. Which person does NOT sing in the musical number "Aiutami"?

Answer: Margaret Johnson

I originally thought Margaret DID sing in this number, but I looked at my lyrics and I found that I was hearing Signora Naccarelli instead. "Aiutami" is sung by the Naccarelli family.

9. Complete the lyric from "Love to Me": "When your hat is carried in the air/Just so you can __________ it"

Answer: chase

In "Love to Me", Fabrizio reassures Clara that he loves her. It's a simple song and never fails to make me feel all warm inside.

10. Why is Margaret overprotective of Clara?

Answer: She has stunted mental growth

When she was 12, Clara was kicked in the head by a Shetland pony. Thus, while Clara is 26, she has the mental capacities of a 12 year old, and she acts like one. It is the childlike quality that attracts Fabrizio to her.

Source: Author anthonyrappfan

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