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Mad Dogs and Englishmen Trivia Quiz

This is all about Noel Coward and the song in the title. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by mlcmlc. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mlcmlc

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
331,175

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
908

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" was included in a 1932 revue that ran 184 performances in the West End.

What was the revue name? Hint

Words and Music

Music by Noel Coward

Noel Coward at His Best

Noel Coward Satires

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Question 2 of 10

2. The song "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" was first performed in "The Third Little Show" in what city?
Hint

New York

Manchester

London

Chicago

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Question 3 of 10

3. The infamous repeating phrase in the song is "Mad Dogs and Englishman... Hint

go out in the midday sun."

fire off a noonday gun."

hide in glee."

foam at the mouth and run."

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" is the title of a book, published in 2002, based on which long-running sci-fi BBC television show? Hint

Dr. Who

Coronation Street

Last of the Summer Wine

X Factor

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1970 which rock/soul/blues musician recorded an album titled "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" from a US tour of the same name? Hint

Joe Cocker

Leon Russell

Dave Mason

Rita Coolidge

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Question 6 of 10

6. Part of the "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" lyrics are the words: "In Hong Kong, they strike a gong, and fire off a noonday gun." Where does this really happen? Hint

British Museum in Hong Kong

Excelsior Hotel in Hong Kong

Battlefield in Hong Kong

City Square in Hong Kong

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Question 7 of 10

7. The song "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" is also famous for being written by Coward during a trip from Hanoi to Saigon. What added to the notoriety? Hint

It was written without pen, paper or piano.

They were shanghaied before reaching Saigon.

Coward was simply recording his observations.

Coward never took a trip from Hanoi to Saigon.

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Question 8 of 10

8. The song "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" was included in the score of which Noel Coward musical? Hint

none of these

Sail Away

Bitter Sweet

Blithe Spirit

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" was one of the show staples when Noel Coward performed cabaret acts in the US from the 1950s. Which of these was recorded live in the US? Hint

A Cowardly Revue

Noel Coward in New York

50 Years of Noel Coward

Noel Coward at Las Vegas

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Question 10 of 10

10. The lyrics of "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" employ a particular type of humor, can you identify which? Hint

satire

gallows

practical

slapstick

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" was included in a 1932 revue that ran 184 performances in the West End. What was the revue name?

Answer: Words and Music

The revue opened on Broadway in 1939 with the title "Set to Music".

2. The song "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" was first performed in "The Third Little Show" in what city?

Answer: New York

This revue opened in 1931. This song was performed by Beatrice Lille.

3. The infamous repeating phrase in the song is "Mad Dogs and Englishman...

Answer: go out in the midday sun."

It is repeated six times.

4. "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" is the title of a book, published in 2002, based on which long-running sci-fi BBC television show?

Answer: Dr. Who

This novel was written by Paul Magrs.

5. In 1970 which rock/soul/blues musician recorded an album titled "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" from a US tour of the same name?

Answer: Joe Cocker

This was also released as a film of the same name in 1971.

6. Part of the "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" lyrics are the words: "In Hong Kong, they strike a gong, and fire off a noonday gun." Where does this really happen?

Answer: Excelsior Hotel in Hong Kong

This tradition is still continued by the Jardines, the owners of the hotel.

7. The song "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" is also famous for being written by Coward during a trip from Hanoi to Saigon. What added to the notoriety?

Answer: It was written without pen, paper or piano.

Several sources state that the entire song was written in his head during the trip without pen, paper or piano. Might explain some of the rhymes!

8. The song "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" was included in the score of which Noel Coward musical?

Answer: none of these

Though performed many times, this was never included as part of the score of any of his musicals. "Bitter Sweet" is an operetta written in 1928. "Sail Away" is a musical from 1959. "Blithe Spirit" is a play, not a musical.

9. "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" was one of the show staples when Noel Coward performed cabaret acts in the US from the 1950s. Which of these was recorded live in the US?

Answer: Noel Coward at Las Vegas

This was so successful, CBS contracted and produced "Together with Music" co-starring Mary Martin.

10. The lyrics of "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" employ a particular type of humor, can you identify which?

Answer: satire

Coward often employed self-deprecating satire.

Source: Author mlcmlc

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