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Chopin Trivia Quiz

Eastern European Chopin was noted for his sensitivity. What do you know about this musical icon?

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

Author
stetienne

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
301,213

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
769

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 69 (8/10), Guest 220 (8/10), Guest 174 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Chopin was born March 1,1810, in the town of Zelazowa. What was the country of his birth? Hint

Germany

U.S.S.R.

Poland

Romania

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Question 2 of 10

2. How old was Chopin when his first work was published? Hint

Five years old

Nine years old

Seven years old.

Three years old

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Question 3 of 10

3. When Chopin was 21 years old he left Warsaw for London. What European capital did he visit and remain in for 18 years? Hint

Berlin

Paris

Vienna

Budapest

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Question 4 of 10

4. Always in frail health, what disease did Chopin have? Hint

Gout

Seizures

Tuberculosis

Epilepsy

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Question 5 of 10

5. What country was the source of inspiration for most of Chopin's music? Hint

France

England

Russia

Poland

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Question 6 of 10

6. What type of music was Chopin noted for that evoked the nighttime and was romantic and dream-like in nature? Hint

Prelude

Impromptu

Nocturne

Barcarolle

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1838 Chopin started a love affair with the love of his life. Who was this person? Hint

George Sand

Princess Anne

Ariel LaFont

Georges Bizet

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1848 Chopin began what would be his last tour. Where did this tour take place? Hint

North America

U.S.S.R.

Poland

The British Isles

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Question 9 of 10

9. Whose "Requiem" was played at Chopin's funeral? Hint

Bach

Verdi

Liszt

Mozart

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Question 10 of 10

10. Chopin was buried with a small silver urn. What did it contain? Hint

Water from Lourdes

His mother's ashes

Soil from his homeland

A perfect pearl

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Chopin was born March 1,1810, in the town of Zelazowa. What was the country of his birth?

Answer: Poland

Chopin lived in Zelazowa about seven months before his family moved to Warsaw. His parents were, "a Frenchman and a woman of culture".

2. How old was Chopin when his first work was published?

Answer: Seven years old.

In 1817, at the age of seven 'Polonaise in G Minor' was published. Chopin started piano lessons at the age of six. By age twelve he was enrolled in Warsaw Lyceum.

3. When Chopin was 21 years old he left Warsaw for London. What European capital did he visit and remain in for 18 years?

Answer: Paris

Chopin played in small salons, preferring this venue to the larger concert halls. He became the toast of the town, both as a composer and performer.

4. Always in frail health, what disease did Chopin have?

Answer: Tuberculosis

Chopin moved to Spain for a time hoping the climate would improve his health. The tuberculosis became a reoccurring event in Chopin's life.

5. What country was the source of inspiration for most of Chopin's music?

Answer: Poland

Chopin used the songs and dance music of Poland to inspire many of his greatest works including his mazurkas, waltzes, and polonaises.

6. What type of music was Chopin noted for that evoked the nighttime and was romantic and dream-like in nature?

Answer: Nocturne

Chopin wrote several sets of Nocturnes over a period of twenty years. They were published in small sets of two or three at a time. They are perhaps his best known works.

7. In 1838 Chopin started a love affair with the love of his life. Who was this person?

Answer: George Sand

George Sand, the pen name of Aurore Dudevant. During this often strained relationship, Chopin wrote some of his most beautiful music. George, who was married, ended the affair in 1845. After this time, Chopin wrote almost nothing.

8. In 1848 Chopin began what would be his last tour. Where did this tour take place?

Answer: The British Isles

In ill heath, for his tuberculosis had returned, Chopin played a command performance for Queen Victoria.

9. Whose "Requiem" was played at Chopin's funeral?

Answer: Mozart

Dying on October 17th, 1849, Chopin was buried at Pere-Lachaise cemetery. All of Paris turned out for the lavish funeral.

10. Chopin was buried with a small silver urn. What did it contain?

Answer: Soil from his homeland

This soil was given to him in 1830 when he first left Warsaw. One of his teachers, Joseph Elsner, gave him this gift.

Source: Author stetienne

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