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History of Neil Simon

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Introduction:
"Test your knowledge of the funniest American playwright of the 20th century."


1. What are the last names of the two men who originated Neil Simon's alter-ego, Eugene, in his 'Brighton Beach' trilogy?
    Answer: (_______ and _______ Three words)


2. What was Simon's first play to be produced on Broadway?
    'Barefoot in the Park'
    'Come Blow Your Horn'
    'The Odd Couple'
    'The Star-Spangled Girl'


3. Which musical's book was NOT written by Simon?
    'The Pajama Game'
    'They're Playing Our Song'
    'Promises, Promises'
    'Little Me'


4. Which film director originally directed the Simon play 'Barefoot in the Park'?
    Woody Allen
    Mike Nichols
    Billy Wilder
    Mel Brooks


5. Speed, Roy, Vinnie, and Murray are the friends of what Simon title character(s)?
    'The Prisoner of Second Avenue'
    'The Gingerbread Lady'
    'The Sunshine Boys'
    'The Odd Couple'


6. What is 'Fallout'?
    The name of an imaginary film in 'Come Blow Your Horn'
    The name of a TV program in 'The Prisoner of Second Avenue'
    The name of the bank in 'Little Me'
    The name of a subversive magazine in 'The Star-Spangled Girl'


7. What is the name of the sketch Willie and Al are supposed to perform for a TV special in 'The Sunshine Boys'?
    'The Doctor Will See You Now'
    'The Irish Rabbi'
    'The Gypsy and the Chiropractor'
    'Where's the Rabbit?'


8. Which Simon play debuted on Broadway with 70s sitcom idols John Ritter and Henry Winkler?
    'Rumors'
    'The Dinner Party'
    'Barefoot in the Park'
    'Chapter Two'


9. What is the subtitle of 'Rumors'?
    'A Comedy'
    'A Farce'
    'Scenes From Upstate New York'
    'An Excuse for Rich People Run Around Like Idiots'


10. Two Simon plays are located in AMERICAN hotel rooms, where the audience sees a series of unrelated playlets. Each play has two words in its title, the second one being 'Suite'. Respectively, what are the first words of the two shows?
    Answer: (________ and ________ Three words)


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