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In 1970, this rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber was revolutionary (and more than a little controversial). It still has music and lyrics with the power to stir the emotions. The story deals with the final week of the life of Jesus, and the growing conflict between him and Judas (a conflict which is not based on Biblical accounts).
9 quizzes and 105 trivia questions.
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  "Jesus Christ Superstar" Lyrics   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
10-multiple-choice questions on the lyrics of "JCS."
Easier, 10 Qns, janephob, Feb 07 06
Easier
janephob
4114 plays
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  Whose Lyrics Are They?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you three sets of lyrics sung by the same character - all you have to do is decide which. They aren't the most obvious quotes but shouldn't be too hard for true lovers of the show.
Average, 10 Qns, Midget40, Feb 21 09
Average
Midget40 gold member
1237 plays
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  "Jesus Christ Superstar"....the Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
My favorite rock opera....demonstrate your knowledge of it! (Most questions are pertinent to the original play, performed at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, the first performance being October 12, 1971)
Tough, 25 Qns, danceswithcows, Feb 25 23
Tough
danceswithcows
Feb 25 23
1668 plays
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  The Rock Opera "Superstar"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you remember about the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar"?
Easier, 10 Qns, squeakyknees1, Jun 25 14
Easier
squeakyknees1
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  Jesus Christ Superstar Test    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about Andrew Lloyd Webber's show "Jesus Christ Superstar". Lyrics are taken from the production of the year 2000 starring Glenn Carter.
Average, 10 Qns, drama123, Oct 09 23
Average
drama123
Oct 09 23
987 plays
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  'Jesus Christ Superstar' Fans   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most popular musicals.
Average, 10 Qns, gazza8485, Sep 30 12
Average
gazza8485
440 plays
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  The Ultimate Jesus Christ Superstar Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar".
Average, 10 Qns, Ellen1407, Sep 03 09
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Ellen1407
657 plays
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  "Jesus Christ Superstar" Lyrics (The Opera)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge on "Jesus Christ Superstar" lyrics. It is purely multiple choice. (It should be relatively easy.)
Average, 10 Qns, BenDbum, Jan 21 11
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BenDbum
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  Average Jesus Christ Superstar Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have fun with this quiz on the original album release. From here on, "Jesus Christ Superstar" will be referred to as JCS.
Average, 10 Qns, GOSTEELERS, Nov 30 07
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GOSTEELERS
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trivia question Quick Question
Who is the author of the novels that were a basis for the musical "By Jeeves"?

From Quiz "Andrew Lloyd Webber Basics"




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Jesus Christ Superstar Trivia Questions
1. The music in the 'Overture' appears later in the show in which song?

From Quiz 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Fans

Answer: Trial Before Pilate

It is during 'Trial Before Pilate' that Jesus is lashed 39 times. The 'Overture' was recorded by English rock band Deep Purple.

2. Who wrote the lyrics for "Jesus Christ Superstar"?

From Quiz Jesus Christ Superstar

Answer: Tim Rice

Tim Rice wrote the lyrics for many musicals with musician Andrew Lloyd Webber, including "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Evita" and of course "Jesus Christ Superstar".

3. The first sung song is 'Heaven On Their Minds' sung by Judas, warning Jesus that he should quit while he's ahead. But how many times are the words 'heaven on their minds' sung within the song?

From Quiz Jesus Christ Superstar

Answer: Once

Despite that fact that it is the title of the song, the words 'heaven on their minds' are sung only one. "All your followers are blind. Too much heaven on their minds."

4. According to the story told in the opera, who was overjoyed to meet Jesus face to face?

From Quiz The Rock Opera "Superstar"

Answer: King Herod

After hearing so much about Jesus and his ministry, Herod said that he was overjoyed to finally meet Him face to face. This of course was sarcasm as the rest of 'King Herod's Song' reveals.

5. The entire Overture is basically which song (with a few minor differences)?

From Quiz "Jesus Christ Superstar"....the Quiz

Answer: Trial Before Pilate

The opening notes suggest that it would be "This Jesus Must Die," but the exact same sequence begins "Trial Before Pilate." The only major difference is after the "39 Lashes" music, where, in the movie, Jesus is introduced, and the "Overture" wraps up.

6. Who wrote the lyrics for JCS?

From Quiz Jesus Christ Superstar

Answer: Tim Rice

Tim Rice also co-produced JCS.

7. "Who are you to criticize her? Who are you to despise her?"

From Quiz "Jesus Christ Superstar" Lyrics (The Opera)

Answer: Strange Thing, Mystifying

Jesus sings this is after Judas issues his protestations against Mary.

8. "My mind is _________. At last all too well I can see where we all soon will be."

From Quiz "Jesus Christ Superstar" Lyrics

Answer: clearer now

Judas sang "Heaven on Their Minds" at the beginning of the musical to show his feeling toward Jesus.

9. Which character does not appear in the song 'What's The Buzz/Strange Thing Mystifying'?

From Quiz 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Fans

Answer: Caiaphas

Jesus' apostles are getting impatient and want to know what his plans are. Mary tries to calm Jesus down but Judas thinks that by having any involvement with Mary, a prostitute, Jesus is going to get them all in trouble.

10. What line comes next after these? "Tell me, Christ, how you feel tonight, Do you plan to put up a fight?..."

From Quiz Jesus Christ Superstar

Answer: Do you feel that you've had the breaks?

In "The Arrest," different members of the crowd sing these lines to Jesus as he is brought to the High Priest's house.

11. 'Everything's Alright' is sung by Mary Magdalene to soothe Jesus. She produces a bottle of myrrh. Judas snatches it away claiming that they could have sold it for money for the poor. How much does he say that they could have got for it?

From Quiz Jesus Christ Superstar

Answer: 300 pieces of silver or more

Judas snatches the bottle and claims that: "We could have raised 300 silver pieces or more!"

12. In "Jesus Christ Superstar", who said "Why are you obsessed with fighting? Stick to fishing from now on."

From Quiz The Rock Opera "Superstar"

Answer: Jesus

In the Garden of Gethsemane the disciples were ready to fight to protect Jesus when the soldiers came to arrest Him but Jesus told them not to be violent.

13. The opening number, "Heaven on Their Minds," is sung by which character?

From Quiz "Jesus Christ Superstar"....the Quiz

Answer: Judas

Judas sings this song out of concern. He is afraid that Jesus's growing popularity will result in dire consequences for Him and all His followers.

14. Who sang the part of Pontius Pilate?

From Quiz Jesus Christ Superstar

Answer: Barry Dennen

Barry Dennen also played the part of Pontius Pilate in the original movie.

15. "A jaded mandarin! A jaded mandarin. A Jaded, jaded, faded, jaded, jaded mandarin!"

From Quiz "Jesus Christ Superstar" Lyrics (The Opera)

Answer: Last Supper

Judas sings this at Jesus as he's arguing with Jesus in the Last Supper.

16. "Who are you to _______ her? Who are you to despise her? Leave her, leave her let her be now."

From Quiz "Jesus Christ Superstar" Lyrics

Answer: criticize

From "Strange Things, Mystifying" which Jesus and Judas were having an argument. This phrase was sung by Jesus after Judas' comment on Mary Magdalene.

17. In the song 'Everything's Alright' Mary annoints Jesus with oil. Why does Judas angrily protest?

From Quiz 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Fans

Answer: The money spent on the oil could have gone to the poor

Jesus claims that while there will always be poor people he himself won't be around for much longer, and Judas should make the most of the time he has left with him. "Think while you still have me, move while you still see me. You'll be lost, you'll be sorry when I'm gone".

18. The jovial song 'Hosanna' shows the crowd's love for Jesus. The crowd ask Jesus to do a number of things for them. What do they NOT ask him to do?

From Quiz Jesus Christ Superstar

Answer: Dance for them

The crowd ask if Jesus will: "Hey JC, JC, won't you smile at me?" "Hey JC, JC, won't you fight for me?" and "Hey JC, JC, won't you die for me?"

19. During Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, what did He say would happen if everyone became quiet rather than shouting Hosanna?

From Quiz The Rock Opera "Superstar"

Answer: The rocks and stones themselves would start to sing.

Luke 19:40 tells us that Christ declared the very stones would shout out in joy.

20. What song immediately follows "What's the Buzz?"

From Quiz "Jesus Christ Superstar"....the Quiz

Answer: Strange Thing Mystifying

Right after Jesus is bugged with his glory-seeking disciples' questions, Judas criticizes Mary Magdalene.

21. Who sang the part of Jesus?

From Quiz Jesus Christ Superstar

Answer: Ian Gillan

Ian Gillan also sang lead for Deep Purple.

22. "I think you've made your point now. You've even gone a bit too far to get the message home."

From Quiz "Jesus Christ Superstar" Lyrics (The Opera)

Answer: Could We Start Again, Please?

This phrase is when Peter starts singing, then Mary comes in harmony with him for the second part.

23. "Try not to get worried, try not to turn on to _____________."

From Quiz "Jesus Christ Superstar" Lyrics

Answer: problems that upset you

Mary Magdalene sang "Everything's Alright" to cool down Jesus from an argument with Judas.

24. In the song 'This Jesus Must Die' Caiaphas, Annas and the other Jewish priests say that Jesus' popularity is now out of control, and say he is bigger than what?

From Quiz 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Fans

Answer: Than John was when John did his baptism thing

Caiaphas believes that Jesus may seem like a threat to Roman authorities and the consequences of this could mean all Jews could suffer and not just those who follow Jesus. He sings, "So like John before him this Jesus must die".

25. Which performer appeared on the original recording of "Jesus Christ Superstar" 1970 but did not appear in the 1973 film?

From Quiz Jesus Christ Superstar

Answer: Murray Head

Both Yvonne Elliman and Barry Dennen appeared on the original recording and in the 1973 film. Elliman sang the part of Mary Magdalene and Dennen played the part of Pontius Pilate. Murray Head who sang the part of Judas did not appear in the film, where Judas was played by Carl Anderson. Neely only appeared in the film.

26. All these lines belong to...? 1) "Then I saw thousands of millions crying for this man" 2) "We all know that you are news but are you king? King of the Jews?" 3) "This man is harmless so why does he upset you? He's just misguided"

From Quiz Whose Lyrics Are They?

Answer: Pilate

1) From "Pilate's Dream". Pontius Pilate, the governor of Judea, sings that he has dreamed of meeting with Jesus and seen the aftermath. The line above concludes with "And then I heard them mentioning my name and leaving me the blame". 2) From "Pilate And Christ". This is the original questioning after the arrest but since Jesus is from Galilee he is not under Pilate's jurisdiction so he sends him to King Herod. 3) From "Trial Before Pilate". Spoken to the crowd

27. Simon leads the people in a song of praise. He sings of the power that Jesus now holds and how the people would follow him everywhere. He mentions hate for a place, where?

From Quiz Jesus Christ Superstar

Answer: Rome

Simon sings: "Keep them yelling their devotion, but add a touch of hate at Rome!"

28. Who dreamed he had met an amazing man with a haunted, hunted look who would not answer him when he spoke to Him?

From Quiz The Rock Opera "Superstar"

Answer: Pilate

Pilate dreamed he had met Jesus and described how He looked and how He wouldn't answer Pilate's questions.

29. Who sang the part of Judas Iscariot?

From Quiz Jesus Christ Superstar

Answer: Murray Head & Head

Murray Head also has released a total of 13 solo albums.

30. "Don't let me stop your great self-destruction! Die, if you want to, you misguided martyr!"

From Quiz "Jesus Christ Superstar" Lyrics (The Opera)

Answer: Trial By Pilate

Pilate sings this at the very end of the song before "Jesus Christ Superstar".

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