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Pavarotti Pop Quiz!

This quiz is all about Luciano Pavarotti, one of the most famous and arguably best Italian tenors of all time!

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

Author
carsonwells

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
302,729

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Pavarotti was born in this Italian city, also known for its production of balsamic vinegar: Hint

Rome

Palermo

Naples

Modena

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Question 2 of 10

2. Pavarotti wasn't only or always a famous opera singer. Which of these jobs did he NOT do at some point during his life? Hint

Teacher

Actor

Insurance agent

Magician

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to Wikipedia, possessors of this unique trait, like Pavarotti, have the ability to identify or recreate a musical note without the benefit of a reference: Hint

Absolute pitch

Super hearing

Relative pitch

Swimmer's ear

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Pavarotti's signature trademark? Hint

A cane

A handkerchief

A top hat

Chewing gum

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Question 5 of 10

5. Pavarotti was known as "The King of ___". Hint

the High C's

Italian Opera

the Octave

the Three Tenors

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Question 6 of 10

6. During his career, Pavarotti sang with many other famous singers from around the globe. Which of the following did he NEVER perform with? Hint

Liza Minnelli

James Brown

Johnny Cash

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Question 7 of 10

7. Despite his magnificent voice and skilled stage presence, Pavarotti had difficulty reading orchestral scores.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pavarotti brought down the house when he performed which beloved tenor aria at the 2006 Winter Olympics' opening ceremony in Turin, Italy? Hint

O Sole Mio

Nessun Dorma

Santa Lucia

Ave Maria

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Question 9 of 10

9. Pavarotti married his personal assistant, Nicoletta, in 2003, by which time they already had a daughter. What was her name? Hint

Maria

Cristina

Alice

Luciana

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Question 10 of 10

10. Pavarotti died on September 6, 2007, of which condition? Hint

Pneumonia

Heart attack

Lung cancer

Pancreatic cancer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Pavarotti was born in this Italian city, also known for its production of balsamic vinegar:

Answer: Modena

Modena is located in the middle of Emilia-Romagna, a northern region of Italy. Known for its production of balsamic vinegar, Modena is also the location of prestigious Italian automobile factories such as Ferrari and Maserati.

2. Pavarotti wasn't only or always a famous opera singer. Which of these jobs did he NOT do at some point during his life?

Answer: Magician

After giving up a dream of playing professional soccer, Pavarotti became a teacher. During his musical studies he worked as an insurance agent. In 1982, he starred in his first and only film, "Yes, Giorgio".

3. According to Wikipedia, possessors of this unique trait, like Pavarotti, have the ability to identify or recreate a musical note without the benefit of a reference:

Answer: Absolute pitch

Upon learning that Pavarotti had absolute pitch, also known as "perfect pitch", Pavarotti's first tutor offered to teach him for free.

4. What was Pavarotti's signature trademark?

Answer: A handkerchief

In 1973, Pavarotti was about to perform an international recital. Nervous and suffering from a cold, he carried a white handkerchief with him on-stage. He employed the prop on and off throughout the years.

5. Pavarotti was known as "The King of ___".

Answer: the High C's

According to Imdb.com, in 1966, Pavarotti became the first opera tenor to hit all nine "high C's", a feat that was repeated in his legendary 1972 Met performance, which resulted in rave reviews and the nickname "King of the High C's".

6. During his career, Pavarotti sang with many other famous singers from around the globe. Which of the following did he NEVER perform with?

Answer: Johnny Cash

Pavarotti performed with U2 in 1995, 1997, and 2003; James Brown in 2002, and Liza Minnelli in 1995.

7. Despite his magnificent voice and skilled stage presence, Pavarotti had difficulty reading orchestral scores.

Answer: True

In the book "The King & I" published in 2004, Pavarotti's former manager claimed that Pavarotti could not read music and had trouble learning parts. Pavarotti refuted this in an interview with BBC's Jeremy Paxton in 2005, in which he stated that he could read music, but could not read orchestral scores.

8. Pavarotti brought down the house when he performed which beloved tenor aria at the 2006 Winter Olympics' opening ceremony in Turin, Italy?

Answer: Nessun Dorma

It was later learned that the lyrics had been lip-synched during the ceremony. In English, Nessun dorma means "None shall sleep tonight". The other songs were also performed by Pavarotti at some point or another.

9. Pavarotti married his personal assistant, Nicoletta, in 2003, by which time they already had a daughter. What was her name?

Answer: Alice

Alice, pronounced "Ah-lee-chay" in Italian, had a twin that died at childbirth. Lorenza, Cristina, and Giuliana were Alice's older step-siblings from Pavarotti's 34-year marriage to his first wife, Adua.

10. Pavarotti died on September 6, 2007, of which condition?

Answer: Pancreatic cancer

Diagnosed in 2006, he fought against the disease but it eventually claimed his life. His funeral, held in Modena, was broadcast live on CNN.

I hope you enjoyed this quiz about my favorite Italian tenor. RIP Luciano - you will not be forgotten!

Source: Author carsonwells

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