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The Robber Bridegroom Trivia Quiz

This play is sure to set your toes a-tapping!

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

Author
bigdaddypanda

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,584

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
176

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote the novella that is the basis for "The Robber Bridegroom"? Hint

Eudora Welty

William Faulkner

Mark Twain

Dr. Seuss

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Question 2 of 10

2. What style of music is used in "The Robber Bridegroom"? Hint

Country-folk

Opera

Rock

Rap

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jamie Lockhart is the main character. What is the name of his alter ego? Hint

Jamie the Just

Bad News

Kissing Bandit

Bandit of the Woods

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the setting for "The Robber Bridegroom"? Hint

Las Vegas

Mexico

Alaska

The Natchez Trace

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Question 5 of 10

5. What character from American folklore appears in "The Robber Bridegroom"? Hint

Davy Crockett

Paul Bunyan

Daniel Boone

Mike Fink

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Harp gang is composed of two brothers, Big Harp and Little Harp. Big Harp is just a head.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who wrote the music for "The Robber Bridegroom"? Hint

Alfred Uhry

Robert Waldman

Clemmet Musgrove

Barry Bostwick

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Question 8 of 10

8. Stepmothers are often portrayed as being very evil. "The Robber Bridegroom" also has an evil stepmother. What is her name? Hint

Bertha

Cruella

Salome

Fantine

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Question 9 of 10

9. The female lead was named Rosamund.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Do the two main characters ever get married?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote the novella that is the basis for "The Robber Bridegroom"?

Answer: Eudora Welty

Welty, a well-known Southern writer, first published the book 1n 1942. Though based on a Grimm Brothers story, she employs some symbolic elements to convey parts of their tale as well as changing the ending.

2. What style of music is used in "The Robber Bridegroom"?

Answer: Country-folk

A country string band is used during the performance. Considering the setting of the story, the music is appropriate and effective.

3. Jamie Lockhart is the main character. What is the name of his alter ego?

Answer: Bandit of the Woods

He disguises himself by smearing berry juice over his face. By stopping the Harp gang, he gains the trust of the planter Musgrove.

4. What is the setting for "The Robber Bridegroom"?

Answer: The Natchez Trace

It occurs before Mississippi is even a state. The roughness and lawlessness is comparable to tales of the Old West.

5. What character from American folklore appears in "The Robber Bridegroom"?

Answer: Mike Fink

Mike Fink was a contemporary of Crockett. As a Mississippi boatmen, he had his own legendary tales of strength and action.

6. The Harp gang is composed of two brothers, Big Harp and Little Harp. Big Harp is just a head.

Answer: True

An interesting combination. Their song, "Two Heads are better than one" is a classic.
"Two heads are better than one, brother,
when everything's said and done.
Two noses can smell better
two mouths can yell better,
two heads are better than one!"

Yet even with two heads, they mess things up.

7. Who wrote the music for "The Robber Bridegroom"?

Answer: Robert Waldman

The lyrics and book were written by Alfred Uhry. Bostwick starred in the Broadway production as Jamie Lockhart and is on the original cast recording.

8. Stepmothers are often portrayed as being very evil. "The Robber Bridegroom" also has an evil stepmother. What is her name?

Answer: Salome

After Musgrove's wife is killed and he escapes with his daughter, he marries Salome. Her plan is to kill the daughter. When she finds out Lockhart's true identity, she tries to use that to her advantage. Her henchman's name is Goat, but he ends up killing Salome by mistake.

9. The female lead was named Rosamund.

Answer: True

She falls in love with the Bandit. When her father tries to marry her to Lockhart, the bandit's secret identity, she disguises herself and Lockhart does not recognize her as his true love.

10. Do the two main characters ever get married?

Answer: Yes

After several misadventures, the play concludes with a very pregnant Rosamund finding Lockhart in New Orleans. She gives birth and they are married to a rousing square dance song.

Source: Author bigdaddypanda

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