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The Ultimate 'Gondoliers' Quiz

Are you a fan of Gilbert & Sullivan's 'The Gondoliers'? If you are, then you'll love this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by rosieh. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rosieh

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,003

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
210

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the lady who reveals the true identity of the king? Hint

Rosita

Teresa

Maria

Inez

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'The Gondoliers' goes by another name, although it is rarely mentioned. What is this name? Hint

The King of Spain

The King of Capricornia

The King of Barataria

The King of Venice

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Question 3 of 10

3. PLOT SPOILER! Who is the true king? Hint

The Duke

Marco

Luiz

Giuseppe

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following isn't a lyric from 'The Gondoliers'? Hint

'...Is one with woman's hand'

'Roses white and roses red'

'Wear the flowers 'til they fade'

'Every sound becomes a song'

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the song 'In A Contemplative Fashion', what does Tessa refer to Giuseppe as? Hint

A duck

Handsome

A king

The One

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Question 6 of 10

6. What voice type is needed in order to sing Marco's songs? Hint

Baritone

Counter Tenor

Bass

Tenor

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Question 7 of 10

7. What type of dance is performed by Marco, Giuseppe, Casilda, The Duke and The Duchess in Act Two? Hint

Polka

Two Step

Waltz

Gavotte

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who originally played Tessa in 'The Gondoliers'? Hint

Geraldine Ulmar

Jessie Bond

Decima Moore

Rosina Brandram

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the last name of Marco and Giuseppe? Hint

Palmieri

Plaza Toro

Alambra

Morana

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the Duke of Plaza Toro's aria, which word comes second in this sequence? Hint

Overrated

Underrated

Cultivated

Celebrated

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the lady who reveals the true identity of the king?

Answer: Inez

Although she only sings in the finale of Act Two, Inez has a crucial part to play. She reveals who is the true king.

2. 'The Gondoliers' goes by another name, although it is rarely mentioned. What is this name?

Answer: The King of Barataria

Some other alternate titles are 'The Town of Titipu' ('The Mikado'), 'The Flowers of Progress' ('Utopia Limited') and 'The Slave of Duty' ('The Pirates of Penzance').

3. PLOT SPOILER! Who is the true king?

Answer: Luiz

Gilbert and Sullivan were famous for their crazy plot twists, so the fact that Luiz turns out to be the king should not come as a surprise to anyone.

4. Which of the following isn't a lyric from 'The Gondoliers'?

Answer: 'Wear the flowers 'til they fade'

'Wear the flowers 'til they fade' is actually from another G&S operetta, 'Trial By Jury'. 'Roses white...' is from the opening of Act One, 'Every sound...' is from Tessa's aria and '...with woman's hand' is from the finale of Act One.

5. In the song 'In A Contemplative Fashion', what does Tessa refer to Giuseppe as?

Answer: A duck

'I no doubt Giuseppe wedded,
That's of course a slice of luck.
He is rather dunderheaded,
Still distinctly he's a duck'.

6. What voice type is needed in order to sing Marco's songs?

Answer: Tenor

Marco has some very high singing which requires a tenor voice.

7. What type of dance is performed by Marco, Giuseppe, Casilda, The Duke and The Duchess in Act Two?

Answer: Gavotte

The Cachuca is also performed in the Finale.

8. Who originally played Tessa in 'The Gondoliers'?

Answer: Jessie Bond

Jessie Bond was in many of the original Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.

9. What is the last name of Marco and Giuseppe?

Answer: Palmieri

Marco and Giuseppi are brothers from the Palmieri family.

10. In the Duke of Plaza Toro's aria, which word comes second in this sequence?

Answer: Cultivated

'That celebrated, cultivated, underrated nobleman, the Duke of Plaza-Toro!' The word 'overrated' doesn't appear in that sequence.

Source: Author rosieh

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