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George Bernard Shaw Trivia Quiz

Not many of Shaw's plays are performed these days. See how you do on these questions.

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

Author
minch

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
8,147

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1726

Last 3 plays: Guest 152 (4/10), Guest 154 (8/10), Guest 212 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was GBS born? Hint

England

USA

Scotland

Ireland

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Question 2 of 10

2. On what Shaw play was 'My Fair Lady' based?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Complete this title. 'Major _____' Hint

Barbara

Brandon

Jones

McDonald

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of Shaw's plays is about a major. In what army was this major. Hint

British

Irish

Australian

Salvation

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'Back to ______ ' What is the missing word? Hint

Methuselah

Adam

Noah

Basics

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Androcles and the ____' What's the missing word? Hint

Slave

Romans

Bear

Lion

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'The ______ Dilemma' Whose dilemma? Hint

Professor's

Captain's

Priests

Doctor's

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Question 8 of 10

8. '______ and Cleopatra

Answer: (One word. Watch your spelling!)

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'Mrs ______ Profession' Hint

O'Leary's

Calahan's

Higgins

Warren's

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Saint _____' Hint

Theresa

Mary

Bernadette

Joan

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Most Recent Scores

Oct 20 2024 : Guest 152: 4/10
Oct 07 2024 : Guest 154: 8/10
Oct 04 2024 : Guest 212: 5/10
Oct 01 2024 : Guest 152: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was GBS born?

Answer: Ireland

He was born in Dublin.

2. On what Shaw play was 'My Fair Lady' based?

Answer: Pygmalion

It was made into a musical by Lerner and Loewe. A movie version starred Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn.

3. Complete this title. 'Major _____'

Answer: Barbara

"Major Barbara" was first performed in London, England, in 1905. Some think it is partially based on Shaw's own life.

4. One of Shaw's plays is about a major. In what army was this major.

Answer: Salvation

5. 'Back to ______ ' What is the missing word?

Answer: Methuselah

6. 'Androcles and the ____' What's the missing word?

Answer: Lion

7. 'The ______ Dilemma' Whose dilemma?

Answer: Doctor's

8. '______ and Cleopatra

Answer: Caesar

This was made into a movie starring Claude Rains and Vivien Leigh.

9. 'Mrs ______ Profession'

Answer: Warren's

10. 'Saint _____'

Answer: Joan

Shaw wrote this soon after Joan was canonized in 1920.

Source: Author minch

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