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Quiz about Hello Dolly
Quiz about Hello Dolly

Hello Dolly Trivia Quiz


If you think you know the movie 'Hello Dolly', one of the greatest musicals of all time, then test yourself on this quiz. Hope you saw the movie at least 3 times to answer these!

A multiple-choice quiz by NKYDell. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
NKYDell
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
3,314
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
2585
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 151 (14/15), Guest 209 (12/15), pughmv (12/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. This musical version of "Hello Dolly" is a remake of what movie, starring Shirley Booth and Paul Ford? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Who directed "Hello Dolly"? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Horace Vandergelder is referred to as what? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Does "Hello Dolly" take place before 1920?


Question 5 of 15
5. How old is Cornelius Hackl? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Cornelius and Barnaby go to New York to meet whom? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. In what resturant do the principal actors end up? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. How do Cornelius and Barnaby close down the Hay and Feed Store so they can go to New York? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Horace's niece wants to marry Ambrose Kemper, played by what actor? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. In the parade sequence, Horace is marching with what group? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. What is Horace Vandergelder's niece's name? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. What is Dolly Levi's dead husband's name? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Which actor later played the title role in "The Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What color does Horace paint his store's shutters? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Dolly takes something of Horace's after their dinner and then returns it to him the next day. What item did she take and return? Hint



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Nov 18 2024 : Guest 151: 14/15
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 209: 12/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This musical version of "Hello Dolly" is a remake of what movie, starring Shirley Booth and Paul Ford?

Answer: The Matchmaker

Made in 1958, this black and white movie was based on a play by Thornton Wilder.
2. Who directed "Hello Dolly"?

Answer: Gene Kelly

Who better to direct a great musical than the beloved and talented Gene Kelly?
3. Horace Vandergelder is referred to as what?

Answer: Half a millionaire

When Dolly is on her way to see Horace, she describes him as 'that well-known half a millionaire'.
4. Does "Hello Dolly" take place before 1920?

Answer: yes

Matchmakers were very popular around this time to help young couples 'pick' the right mate.
5. How old is Cornelius Hackl?

Answer: 28 and three quarters

Cornelius tells Barnaby that 'I'm 28 and three quarters and I haven't had an evening free.'
6. Cornelius and Barnaby go to New York to meet whom?

Answer: Irene Molloy and Minnie Fay

Dolly arranges for Horace to meet with Irene Molloy, and then sends Cornelius and Barnaby instead, so she can match herself to Horace.
7. In what resturant do the principal actors end up?

Answer: Harmonia Gardens

The Harmonia Gardens is where the title song "Hello Dolly" takes place.
8. How do Cornelius and Barnaby close down the Hay and Feed Store so they can go to New York?

Answer: explode cans of chicken mash

Cornelius and Barnaby put lighted candles under the cans of chicken mash. When the cans heated, they exploded and "would cause such a stink it would keep customers out for 24 hours."
9. Horace's niece wants to marry Ambrose Kemper, played by what actor?

Answer: Tommy Tune

What was so unusual about the couple was Ambrose was at least two feet taller than Ermengarde, which made it very funny to watch them dance together.
10. In the parade sequence, Horace is marching with what group?

Answer: The Knights of Columbus

This is the great sequence where Dolly sings "Before the Parade Passes By".
11. What is Horace Vandergelder's niece's name?

Answer: Ermengarde

Ermengarde is Horace's ward, and he hires Dolly Levi to find her a husband.
12. What is Dolly Levi's dead husband's name?

Answer: Ephraim

After mourning her dead husband, Dolly finds herself wanting to live again and marry Horace.
13. Which actor later played the title role in "The Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway?

Answer: Michael Crawford

After appearing in "Dolly", Michael Crawford went on to become a top Broadway star.
14. What color does Horace paint his store's shutters?

Answer: Forest Green

The well known, tightfisted Horace is giving a new business owner a break by giving him his business of painting his shutters. This gives Dolly hope.
15. Dolly takes something of Horace's after their dinner and then returns it to him the next day. What item did she take and return?

Answer: His cane

When singing "So Long Dearie" Dolly takes Horace's cane and hops a carriage still singing.
Source: Author NKYDell

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