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Quiz about Chopin
Quiz about Chopin

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.
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Author
stetienne
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
301,213
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
754
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (10/10), Guest 204 (10/10), Guest 78 (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


Question 2 of 10
2. How old was Chopin when his first work was published? Hint


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


Question 4 of 10
4. Always in frail health, what disease did Chopin have? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What country was the source of inspiration for most of Chopin's music? Hint


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


Question 7 of 10
7. In 1838 Chopin started a love affair with the love of his life. Who was this person? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1848 Chopin began what would be his last tour. Where did this tour take place? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Whose "Requiem" was played at Chopin's funeral? Hint


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



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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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