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1 A Modern Major-General
One of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular opera songs is "A Modern Major-General". Please take a quiz on this famous tune. Good luck and have fun.
Average
10 Q
mrgrouchy
Jan 10 10
231 plays
2 G&S Little Details Quiz
Sometimes you have to be extremely observant, with an excellent memory, to recall things for quizzes. This is one of those times. The answer to only one of these questions cannot be found in lyrics.
Very Difficult
10 Q
Equus456
Feb 14 07
243 plays
3 W.S.Gilbert's Lyrics for 'Savoy Operas'
BSkyB in Britain offer a free (no adverts!) satellite channel for the Arts. This includes some Gilbert & Sullivan operettas which has led me to dig out a book I have of the lyrics of all such 'operas'. I hope this quiz will prove of interest.
Average
10 Q
Pimplehead
Aug 04 06
345 plays
4 G&S 'Other Titles'
You may be familiar with Gilbert and Sullivan's operas, but do you know the other names for them? G&S enthusiasts should find this easy.
Average
10 Q
Equus456
Oct 30 06
414 plays
5 Ultimate Gilbert and Sullivan
I absolutely Gilbert and Sullivan. If you love them as much as I do, then you should do well at this quiz.
Average
15 Q
rosieh
Jun 15 06
303 plays
6 Write Your Own Gilbert & Sullivan Operetta
Another classic routine by British comedienne Anna Russell explains how anyone can create their own G&S operetta by following a simple basic formula. Have Fun!
Difficult
10 Q
jouen58
Apr 23 04
330 plays
7 Gilbert and Sullivan Opening Songs
This quiz includes questions on the opening songs of many of the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. It's all multiple choice, so give it a try!
Average
10 Q
Anna M
Nov 10 04
642 plays
8 Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Sorcerer'
'The Sorcerer' is not one of Gilbert and Sullivan's best known operettas, but it was the first one I performed in (as Constance), and it has some lovely music and amusing lyrics.
Average
10 Q
Anna M
Mar 16 03
327 plays
9 The Lost Songs of Gilbert and Sullivan
A quick quiz about the lost songs from the Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas. These songs were either never performed or were cut from early performances. Enjoy!
Difficult
10 Q
sezaj
Nov 11 04
186 plays
10 A General Gilbert and Sullivan Quiz
This is a general quiz about the complete Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire. Some questions are easy, some are harder. I checked my facts in Diana Bell's book 'The Complete Gilbert and Sullivan' (Sandstone Books, 1998)
Tough
10 Q
Anna M
Mar 11 03
708 plays
11 Topsy -Turvy: A Quiz About Gilbert & Sullivan
Have fun with this quiz about the great English duo of Gilbert and Sullivan.
Average
10 Q
fdgla
Nov 15 02
489 plays
12 G&S Characters
The Gilbert and Sullivan operettas have many colourful characters. This quiz is devoted to some of my favourites.
Tough
10 Q
equus456
Jun 08 08
243 plays
13 General G&S
A very general quiz about the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. This quiz includes questions about the operas plus some general trivia. Most people should find this quite easy, although there are a few more difficult questions too!
Tough
10 Q
sezaj
Sep 03 05
282 plays
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Some sample questions from this category:

* The commanding officer of the H.M.S. Pinafore is which of the following?
* What is the name of the villain in "H.M.S. Pinafore"?
* Gilbert and Sullivan were so successful that their manager built a theater just for their works. What is the name of that theater?
* Which comic opera features the characters of Mabel, Major General Stanley, and Frederic?
* What was the only one-act Gilbert and Sullivan opera?


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