"Fantasia 2000" Facts and Fun Quiz | Fantasia

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1. The first musical piece showcased was Ludwig van Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5 in C-Minor". Which of these animal shapes was seen in the cartoon presentation on this classic hit?

Answer: Bat

This sequel kicked off on Beethoven's beloved "5th Symphony" displayed in various bright colors. The overall theme to this creation centered on a battle between light and darkness. Within the shapes was one resembling that of a bat.

2. Ottorino Respighi's "Pines of Rome" was the second classical number presented in cartoon form. What species of whale was shown?

Answer: Humpback

Various celebrities introduced the musical numbers, with Steve Martin discussing Respighi's "Pines of Rome". The musical piece discussed the effects of a supernova. Apparently, the humpback whale in this cartoon was able to do a lot thanks to that juggernaut.

3. In "Pines of Rome", a calf became separated from its mother.

Answer: True

The cartoon for "Pines of Rome" primarily focused upon a mother whale trying to reunite with her baby calf who she has been separated from for quite some time. Both mother and child eventually reunite after she assists him in escaping from an iceberg. The two whales, along with several others, go off in migration.

4. George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" was the third piece to be given the cartoon treatment. In what city did this cartoon take place?

Answer: New York City

Quincy Jones came out in order to discuss composer George Gershwin's famous creation, "Rhapsody Blue". The cartoon unfolded in New York City set amidst the backdrop of The Big Apple at the height of the Roaring '20s. One landmark seen was the Empire State Building.

5. In "Rhapsody in Blue", which of these types of workers was predominantly shown?

Answer: Construction

In multiple instances for the "Rhapsody in Blue" cartoon, construction workers were seen beside a couple of hotels in downtown Manhattan. There was a project underway in which they conducted work. On a few occasions, some workers rode an elevator to get to where they needed to be. There were no plumbers, electricians or painters throughout this display.

6. The fourth piece to be addressed via cartoon was Dmitri Shostakovich's "Piano Concerto No. 2". Which of these toys was a part of the cartoon?

Answer: Jack in the Box

The famed and prolific Bette Midler introduced Dmitri Shostakovich's "Piano Concerto No. 2" midway through "Fantasia 2000". There were multiple toys in the cartoon and one seen early on was a jack in the box. A couple others were a ballerina figurine and a toy soldier.

7. In "Piano Concerto No. 2", which animal could be seen midway through the cartoon?

Answer: Rat

One of the toys in "Piano Concerto No. 2", the toy soldier, managed to get inside a sewer in which he was confronted by numerous rats. They all attempted to nab him but were unsuccessful as he plunged out of the sewer and into the ocean. A fish swallowed him up right away.

8. The famous composer, Camille Saint-Saens, was the fifth person to be spotlighted when a cartoon was done on his famous piece, "The Carnival of the Animals". Near the beginning of the cartoon, a flamingo swam with other flamingos while having which of these?

Answer: Yo-Yo

In a relatively short piece, James Earl Jones discussed the fifth presentation of "Fantasia 2000" on Camilla Saint-Saens' "The Carnival of the Animals". Despite its name, the lone animal viewed throughout its entirety was a flamingo. One flamingo out of several played with a yo-yo and also had it on him as he and the other flamingos swam and played around in the water.

9. The seventh piece to have a Disney take on it was Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance". Which of these biblical stories was told in the cartoon?

Answer: Noah's ark

Leopold Stokowski discussed Edward Elgar's popular hit, "Pomp and Circumstance". The story was told in Disney fashion, with the biblical story of Noah's ark comprising the cartoon. Donald was seen getting an ark built to have the animals go onto it before a huge bout of water engulfed the area. Nowadays, "Pomp and Circumstance" is mostly played at graduation ceremonies.

10. The eighth and final piece in "Fantasia 2000" was Igor Stravinsky's "The Firebird". Where did The Firebird reside?

Answer: In a volcano

Emmy nominated actress Angela Lansbury gave a brief introduction on Igor Stravinsky's "The Firebird". In the story, an elk and a sprite were happy to finally be together again. However, the sprite accidentally awakened a daunting spirit known as The Firebird, one who lived inside a volcano.

Source: Author CAGuy0206

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"Fantasia 2000" Facts and Fun Trivia Quiz

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