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History of Neil Simon Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of the funniest American playwright of the 20th century.

A multiple-choice quiz by Phoenix3000. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Phoenix3000

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
50,973

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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443

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What are the last names of the two men who originated Neil Simon's alter-ego, Eugene, in his 'Brighton Beach' trilogy?

Answer: (_______ and _______ Three words)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Simon's first play to be produced on Broadway? Hint

'The Star-Spangled Girl'

'Barefoot in the Park'

'Come Blow Your Horn'

'The Odd Couple'

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which musical's book was NOT written by Simon? Hint

'Promises, Promises'

'The Pajama Game'

'They're Playing Our Song'

'Little Me'

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which film director originally directed the Simon play 'Barefoot in the Park'? Hint

Mike Nichols

Billy Wilder

Woody Allen

Mel Brooks

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Question 5 of 10

5. Speed, Roy, Vinnie, and Murray are the friends of what Simon title character(s)? Hint

'The Prisoner of Second Avenue'

'The Gingerbread Lady'

'The Sunshine Boys'

'The Odd Couple'

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is 'Fallout'? Hint

The name of an imaginary film in 'Come Blow Your Horn'

The name of a subversive magazine in 'The Star-Spangled Girl'

The name of the bank in 'Little Me'

The name of a TV program in 'The Prisoner of Second Avenue'

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the sketch Willie and Al are supposed to perform for a TV special in 'The Sunshine Boys'? Hint

'Where's the Rabbit?'

'The Gypsy and the Chiropractor'

'The Doctor Will See You Now'

'The Irish Rabbi'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Simon play debuted on Broadway with 70s sitcom idols John Ritter and Henry Winkler? Hint

'Rumors'

'Chapter Two'

'Barefoot in the Park'

'The Dinner Party'

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the subtitle of 'Rumors'? Hint

'A Comedy'

'A Farce'

'Scenes From Upstate New York'

'An Excuse for Rich People Run Around Like Idiots'

10. Two Simon plays are located in AMERICAN hotel rooms, where the audience sees a series of unrelated playlets. Each play has two words in its title, the second one being 'Suite'. Respectively, what are the first words of the two shows?

Answer: (________ and ________ Three words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the last names of the two men who originated Neil Simon's alter-ego, Eugene, in his 'Brighton Beach' trilogy?

Answer: Broderick and Silverman

Broderick in 'Brighton Beach Memoirs' and 'Biloxi Blues' (he also starred in the film), and Silverman in 'Broadway Bound' (and the film version of 'Brighton').

2. What was Simon's first play to be produced on Broadway?

Answer: 'Come Blow Your Horn'

Being the tale of two brothers sharing a bachelor pad.

3. Which musical's book was NOT written by Simon?

Answer: 'The Pajama Game'

4. Which film director originally directed the Simon play 'Barefoot in the Park'?

Answer: Mike Nichols

Nichols also directed 'Plaza Suite', among other Simon plays. Simon has connections to the other three {though;} he wrote on the 'Sid Caesar' show with Brooks, adapted a Wilder film to the stage, and has a good friendship with Allen.

5. Speed, Roy, Vinnie, and Murray are the friends of what Simon title character(s)?

Answer: 'The Odd Couple'

These four are Felix and Oscar's poker puddies.

6. What is 'Fallout'?

Answer: The name of a subversive magazine in 'The Star-Spangled Girl'

Which nearly falls apart due to complications surrounding the title character's presence.

7. What is the name of the sketch Willie and Al are supposed to perform for a TV special in 'The Sunshine Boys'?

Answer: 'The Doctor Will See You Now'

Willie hates it because Al spits in his face and pokes him.

8. Which Simon play debuted on Broadway with 70s sitcom idols John Ritter and Henry Winkler?

Answer: 'The Dinner Party'

His most recent, early in 2001.

9. What is the subtitle of 'Rumors'?

Answer: 'A Farce'

Though all the others apply, certainly.

Answer: Plaza and California

Both are interesting plays (by the way, there's a third, London Suite, that's more recent, by asking for three would ocmlpicate life).

Source: Author Phoenix3000

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