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West Side Story Trivia Quiz

Take this quiz to see how much you know about the musical West Side Story. If you have questions or comments please let us know! Thanks and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by LiaZ. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
LiaZ

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
20,360

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
1837

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. 'West Side Story' first opened in New York City on: Hint

February 15, 1957

October 19, 1957

September 26, 1957

May 1, 1957

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is the name of the leader of the Jets?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is the name of the leader of the Sharks?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 15

4. What importance does Anita have in this play? Hint

She is Riff's girlfriend

She is Bernardo's girlfriend

She is Maria's sister

She is Tony's cousin

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Question 5 of 15

5. 'West Side Story' has the same idea as one of Shakespeare's dramas. Which one?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 6 of 15

6. What relationship do the Sharks have with the Jets, as groups? Hint

They are making an effort to be friends

They are friends

They are enemies

They are forbidden to be friends

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who died during the rumble? Hint

Bernardo and Tony

Anita and Bernardo

Riff and Tony

Riff and Bernardo

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which famous actress played Maria when the show opened? Hint

Carol Lawrence

Chita Rivera

Judy Garland

Natalie Wood

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Question 9 of 15

9. What does Maria want to do with her dress for the dance? Hint

'Sew on flowers'

'Cut off the sleeves'

'Make the neck lower'

'Dye it blue'

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Question 10 of 15

10. 'You are lying, _______! You are lying!' Who is Maria screaming at? Hint

Tony

Bernardo

Anita

Chino

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is the name of the tomboy who wants to join the Jets?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 12 of 15

12. When Anita says she is going to take a bubble bath, what kind did she say she was going to take? Hint

Lilac

Latin Mystica

Swiss Vanilla

Black Orchid

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is the name of the song Tony and Maria sing at their pretend wedding in the bridal shop?

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 14 of 15

14. What does Maria call Tony? Hint

Anthony

Anton

Tony

Antonio

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Question 15 of 15

15. How many times in the play does Maria say 'Te adoro, Anton.'? Hint

Once

Twice

Never

Eight times

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'West Side Story' first opened in New York City on:

Answer: September 26, 1957

It was presented by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince and arranged with Roger L. Stevens.

2. What is the name of the leader of the Jets?

Answer: Riff

When the show opened, this role was played by Mickey Calin.

3. What is the name of the leader of the Sharks?

Answer: Bernardo

When the show first opened, this role was played by Ken Le Roy.

4. What importance does Anita have in this play?

Answer: She is Bernardo's girlfriend

Chita Rivera portrayed this role when the show opened.

5. 'West Side Story' has the same idea as one of Shakespeare's dramas. Which one?

Answer: Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet fall in love, but are not allowed to be together, as are Tony and Maria.

6. What relationship do the Sharks have with the Jets, as groups?

Answer: They are enemies

If they weren't enemies, how else would Tony, Riff and Bernardo all die?

7. Who died during the rumble?

Answer: Riff and Bernardo

Though Riff and Bernardo died during the rumble, Tony was shot later on in the play by Chino.

8. Which famous actress played Maria when the show opened?

Answer: Carol Lawrence

Chita Rivera played Anita when the show opened, and Natalie Wood had the role for the movie version. Judy Garland was not involved at all.

9. What does Maria want to do with her dress for the dance?

Answer: 'Make the neck lower'

Maria begs Anita to, 'Make the neck lower.' Then she pleads, 'Could we not dye it red at least?' The answer? 'Next year.'

10. 'You are lying, _______! You are lying!' Who is Maria screaming at?

Answer: Chino

But Chino wasn't lying. Bernardo was really dead.

11. What is the name of the tomboy who wants to join the Jets?

Answer: Anybodys

When the show opened, Lee Becker had this role.

12. When Anita says she is going to take a bubble bath, what kind did she say she was going to take?

Answer: Black Orchid

'After a fight, that brother of yours is so healthy! Definitely: Black Orchid.'

13. What is the name of the song Tony and Maria sing at their pretend wedding in the bridal shop?

Answer: One Hand, One Heart

'Make of our vows one last vow. Even death won't part us now.'

14. What does Maria call Tony?

Answer: Anton

'Te adoro Anton.' = 'I love you Tony.'

15. How many times in the play does Maria say 'Te adoro, Anton.'?

Answer: Twice

She says it once on the fire escape, after singing 'Tonight,' and once when Tony is shot.

Source: Author LiaZ

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