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Fame! The Musical (LCR) Trivia Quiz

Questions are based on the storyline and lyrics of the London Cast Recording of this, one of my favourite musicals!

A multiple-choice quiz by KerryD. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
KerryD

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
199,821

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
389

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (8/10), Guest 95 (10/10), Guest 82 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of Miss Sherman's big solo number? Hint

"The Teachers' Argument"

"I Want to Make Magic"

"Hard Work"

"These Are My Children"

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Question 2 of 10

2. In "Tyrone's Rap" what does he say he's lived on before? Hint

greens, beans and pork

pork, greens and beans

beans, greens and pork

pork, beans and greens

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Question 3 of 10

3. Still on food... which food finally convinces Mabel that she can't cut being a dancer? Hint

Chocolate cake

Vanilla pudding

Candy bars

Chocolate chip cookies

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Serena'a surname? Hint

Piazza

Katz

Jackson

Washington

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Question 5 of 10

5. A tougher one... Nick quotes Stanislavski's "An Actor Prepares" to Serena. But who does he say Stanislavski was? Hint

A famous Hungarian author

The Founder of the Moscow Arts Theatre

A 20th Century philosopher and liberal arts writer

The Founder of the New York School of Performing Arts

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which song does the line "You were the honest friend, I was the great pretender" appear? Hint

"I Want to Make Magic (reprise)"

"Hard Work (reprise)"

"Bring on Tomorrow (reprise)"

"Let's Play a Love Scene (reprise)"

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Question 7 of 10

7. And which song contains the line "And I can see me then, unremarkable me"? Hint

"Mabel's Prayer"

"These Are My Children"

"The Teachers' Argument"

"Let's Play a Love Scene"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following lines is NOT taken from "Think of Meryl Streep"? Hint

"Smile and shrug your shoulders, make believe it's fine"

"You try to stop the thought from coming"

"Why should I go crazy, spilling out my guts"

"Save up all the best like Midas the Miser"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which "Fame" character arrives after the start of the first semester? Hint

Mabel Washington

Grace Lamb

Carmen Diaz

Iris Kelly

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which character opens the graduation ceremony by dedicating the song they are about to sing to the memory of Carmen, who died a month earlier? Hint

Schlomo Metzenbaum

Grace Lamb

Goodman King

Tyrone Jackson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of Miss Sherman's big solo number?

Answer: "These Are My Children"

This is the moment when we see Miss Sherman reveal her softer side - she's not just the ogre who lays down the law!

2. In "Tyrone's Rap" what does he say he's lived on before?

Answer: greens, beans and pork

Tyrone's rap tells the audience about why he has such a big chip on his shoulder, and sets the scene for the issues that arise later in the musical about him being illiterate.

3. Still on food... which food finally convinces Mabel that she can't cut being a dancer?

Answer: Vanilla pudding

Mabel finds it impossible to cut down on food, so decides being an actress is the way to go!

4. What is Serena'a surname?

Answer: Katz

Piazza is Nick, Tyrone's surname is Jackson and Mabel is Washington.

5. A tougher one... Nick quotes Stanislavski's "An Actor Prepares" to Serena. But who does he say Stanislavski was?

Answer: The Founder of the Moscow Arts Theatre

Apparently according to the libretto, Konstantine Stanislavski was the Founder of the Moscow Arts Theatre, and was prepared to starve and suffer to bring real art to Russia.

6. In which song does the line "You were the honest friend, I was the great pretender" appear?

Answer: "Let's Play a Love Scene (reprise)"

This is that moment when Nick finally sees the light and admits how he feels about Serena - slushy I know, but it's still great!

7. And which song contains the line "And I can see me then, unremarkable me"?

Answer: "The Teachers' Argument"

This is the point at which Miss Sherman and Miss bell argue over Tyrone's future - specifically over the importance of academic versus arts subjects. Miss Sherman sings the line when explaining about her background.

8. Which of the following lines is NOT taken from "Think of Meryl Streep"?

Answer: "You try to stop the thought from coming"

That line is actually taken from "In LA", which Carmen sings to explain why she has returned in such a state.

9. Which "Fame" character arrives after the start of the first semester?

Answer: Iris Kelly

Iris is admitted to the dance class although semester has already started, even though this is apparently very unusual.

10. Which character opens the graduation ceremony by dedicating the song they are about to sing to the memory of Carmen, who died a month earlier?

Answer: Schlomo Metzenbaum

Having written the song "Bring on Tomorrow" together with Carmen, Schlomo dedicates it to her.

Source: Author KerryD

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