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Quiz about Curly and Oklahoma How much do you know
Quiz about Curly and Oklahoma How much do you know

Curly and "Oklahoma!" How much do you know? Quiz


This quiz has a little bit about the play but it is mostly about Curly. Let's see how much you know.

A multiple-choice quiz by yankeefan5. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
yankeefan5
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
198,776
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
846
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Question 1 of 10
1. What non-musical was "Oklahoma!" based on? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. How many shows, if any, had Rodgers and Hammerstein done before this? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is Curly's last name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who does Curly kill in self-defense at the end of the play? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which one of these does Curly not sell in the auction? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many songs does Curly sing as a main voice in the entire show (reprises do not count)? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What does Curly do for a living? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who does Curly take up with to make Laurie jealous? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the scene where he and Laurie get engaged, what does Curly do that makes a good joke? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who played Curly in the 1998 London Production? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What non-musical was "Oklahoma!" based on?

Answer: Green Grow the Lilacs

This was written by Lynn Riggs. "Away We Go" was the original title of "Oklahoma!" but it was changed by the huge sucess of the title song.
2. How many shows, if any, had Rodgers and Hammerstein done before this?

Answer: 0

This was the first collaberation of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Later, they went on to do other shows like "The Sound of Music" and "South Pacific".
3. What is Curly's last name?

Answer: McLain

You only learn this if you do research. It is never said in the play. Go to any web site that holds a description of the show. Most will describe him and give his last name.
4. Who does Curly kill in self-defense at the end of the play?

Answer: Jud

Jud was bothering Laurie and when Curly tried to stop him, they fought.
5. Which one of these does Curly not sell in the auction?

Answer: His boots

His boots always remain on his feet.
6. How many songs does Curly sing as a main voice in the entire show (reprises do not count)?

Answer: 5

"O what a Beautiful Morning"-solo
"Surrey with a Fringe on Top"-solo
"People Will Say we're in Love"-duet with Laurie
"Poor Jud is Daid"-Duet with Jud
"Oklahoma!"-Solo mostly, he sings over the whole group
Reprise of "People Will Say We're in Love" doesn't count
7. What does Curly do for a living?

Answer: Cowboy

He is usually referred to as a smart alec cowboy by a lot of the folks whether it be poking fun or derogatory.
8. Who does Curly take up with to make Laurie jealous?

Answer: Gertie Cummings

Gertie has the weird laugh that gets extremely annoying throguhout the play, and she evetually marries Ali Hakim.
9. In the scene where he and Laurie get engaged, what does Curly do that makes a good joke?

Answer: Sits on a cold stove they think is hot

He jumps up when Laurie tells him and they find out it is cold.
10. Who played Curly in the 1998 London Production?

Answer: Hugh Jackman

He was wonderful, I must say. He even did the dream ballet himself. Great singing and acting as well, but that is my opinion.
Source: Author yankeefan5

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