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1. The plot of Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte" (The Enchanted Flute) revolves around two couples and a Masonic temple, but which of these four is NOT part of the cast?
2. Beethoven's "Fidelio" contains a famous quartet in the opening scenes, but which of the following characters is not only not part of that quartet, but not even found in the opera at all?
3. No opera quiz would be complete without a few works of Wagner, so let's look at his "Der fliegende Holländer" ("The Flying Dutchman"). Who does not appear in this opera?
4. Staying with Wagner, we'll have a look at his famous "Ring", where quite a few characters have names starting in "Sieg". Which one however does not exist?
5. Carl Maria von Weber's romantic hunter tale "Der Freischütz" also has all its characters only referenced by first name - but which one does not feature in it?
6. Another composer without whom any self-respecting opera quiz would be incomplete is Giuseppe Verdi and I have picked the Egyptian setting of "Aida" to represent him. Who is not part of that story?
7. Gioachino Rossini was another Italian composer very active in the field of opera. One of his greatest successes, however, was first performed in French, namely "Guillaume Tell". Which character would Tell certainly not be able to meet in the story?
8. Another tragic tale of love - in this case unrequited love - is George Bizet's "Carmen". Set among soldiers and bullfighters, the tale of this gypsy maid does feature all of the following except for whom?
9. Czech composer Bedrich Smetana wrote nine operas, but the one that comes to mind first will almost inevitably be his second one, entitled "The Bartered Bride". For once, love prevails, but who is not part of this triangle?
10. Although it might also be considered an early musical and is strongly influenced by folk and blues music, "Porgy and Bess" by George Gershwin is universally recognized as a true opera. Who would however not be part of that story?
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