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Quiz about Whistle Down the Wind The Musical

'Whistle Down the Wind' - The Musical Quiz

This quiz is about 'Whistle Down the Wind' by Andrew Lloyd Webber and should be easy for anyone who has had the pleasure of watching the show.

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

Author
Spikesnewgirl

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,681

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
206

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What are the names of the three children that find The Man? Hint

Mary, Hayley and Ashley

Swallow, Brat and Poor Baby

Swallow, Robin and Lucy

Lucy, Brat and Poor Baby

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Question 2 of 10

2. Boyzone had a hit with which song from 'Whistle Down the Wind'?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to this song title " A Kiss is a ..."?

Answer: (four words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Glenn Carter, who played the man in London in 1998 and in the UK 2004 tour, is also well known for a role in another of Lloyd Webber's musicals. Which one? Hint

Starlight Express

Jesus Christ Super Star

Cats

Evita

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following songs does not feature the chorus of children? Hint

Annie Christmas

I Never Get What I Pray For

No Matter What

The Vaults of Heaven

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Question 6 of 10

6. In return for her care and protection, what one thing does Swallow want 'Jesus' to do for her? Hint

Bring her mother back to life

Stay with her forever

Bring her father back to life

Give her and her family more money

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who wrote the lyrics? Hint

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Tim Rice

Jim Steinman

Don Black

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which character wants to "Look like Elvis in every way"? Hint

Amos

Boone

The Man

Poor Baby

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which actress originally appeared as Swallow in the London premiere of the musical? Hint

Natalie Portman

Katie Rowley Jones

Lottie Mayor

Rosie Jenkins

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which song closes the show?

Answer: (Four Words. Probably the most well known song!)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the names of the three children that find The Man?

Answer: Swallow, Brat and Poor Baby

'Whistle Down the Wind' is not one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most successful shows, despite the emotional storyline and score. Based on the novel by Mary Hayley Bell, it tells the story of a young teenager who finds an escaped convict in her barn and thinks that he is Jesus.

2. Boyzone had a hit with which song from 'Whistle Down the Wind'?

Answer: No Matter What

In the show the children give their most treasured possessions to the man and sing him this song as a sign of love and devotion, while the adults prepare to hunt him down.

3. According to this song title " A Kiss is a ..."?

Answer: Terrible Thing To Waste

This song is in the second half of the musical and features The Man, Amos and Swallow.

4. Glenn Carter, who played the man in London in 1998 and in the UK 2004 tour, is also well known for a role in another of Lloyd Webber's musicals. Which one?

Answer: Jesus Christ Super Star

Glenn played Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Super Star' for which he received the "Most Outstanding Performance in a Musical" award from the Drama League. He reprised this role in the Really Useful Films recording of the production.

5. Which of the following songs does not feature the chorus of children?

Answer: I Never Get What I Pray For

'I Never Get What I Pray For' is sung by Swallow, Brat and Poor Baby.
In some versions of the show 'Annie Christmas' is replaced by 'The Gang'. This new song sees James Dean, Batman and Elvis (to name but a few) joining Jesus' gang.

6. In return for her care and protection, what one thing does Swallow want 'Jesus' to do for her?

Answer: Bring her mother back to life

The show starts with Swallow's mother's funeral and the song 'The Vaults of Heaven'.

7. Who wrote the lyrics?

Answer: Jim Steinman

Songwriter/producer Jim Steinman has sold more than 100 million records. 'The Gang' wasn't written by Steinman however, but by Don Black.

8. Which character wants to "Look like Elvis in every way"?

Answer: Poor Baby

This line is from the song 'I Never Get What I Pray For'. Brat wants to "look like Sandra Dee or maybe Doris Day" and all Swallow wants is her mother back.

9. Which actress originally appeared as Swallow in the London premiere of the musical?

Answer: Lottie Mayor

Lottie Mayor played opposite Marcus Lovett as The Man. Their performance can be heard on the cast recording, and both were at Andrew Lloyd Webber's 50th Birthday Anniversary Concert.

10. Which song closes the show?

Answer: Whistle Down the Wind

In some versions of the show Swallow and her family sing this, in others Swallow begins it and The Man continues off stage making it look like he is singing from the heavens.

Source: Author Spikesnewgirl

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