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How Was "Rent" Paid? Trivia Quiz

Do you know how your "Rent" is paid? Let's hope so. This quiz will test your knowledge of the fabulous show "Rent", so let's get started!

A multiple-choice quiz by Elphaba1988. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Elphaba1988

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
215,797

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1205

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. What type of guitar does Roger own? Hint

Fender

Gibson

Washburn

Starter

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who is at Mark's mother's house? Hint

Maureen

Lindy

Collins

Cindy

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Question 3 of 15

3. How many telephone conversations go on during the song "RENT?" Hint

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Question 4 of 15

4. What does AIDS stand for?

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 5 of 15

5. What time is Maureen's performance at the Eleventh Street Lot? Hint

Noon

10 pm

Maureen's Performance is on the Twelfth Street Lot at 10

Midnight

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who ran naked through the Parthenon? Hint

Collins

Roger

Mimi

Angel

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Question 7 of 15

7. Finish the quote: "Close up: Benjamin Coffin the third. Our ex-roommate, who married Alison Grey--" Hint

of the Westport Greys

whom we fondly call Muffy

a complete and total idiot

whom Roger slept with in high school.

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Question 8 of 15

8. The names of the members of Life Support for the original Broadway cast included Steve, Gordon, Ali, Pam, Sue, Angel, and Collins.

True

False

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is the name of the police officer that Mark addresses during the song "On The Street"? Hint

Officer Martin

It is Collins who addresses Officer Martin

Officer Charlaton

It is Collins who addresses Officer Charlaton

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Question 10 of 15

10. What is is thwarting Collins? Hint

A Metaphysic Puzzle

Angel

A Metaphysic Muzzle

His right arm where he was beaten by the gang

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Question 11 of 15

11. Where does Jill live? Hint

Avenue B

With Joanne

Avenue A

Penthouse A

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which phone number does not fit? Hint

970-4301

919-763-0090

863-6754

919-867-5301

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Question 13 of 15

13. What day does the song "Take Me Or Leave Me" take place? Hint

Valentine's Day

Easter

New Year's Day

Labor Day

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who is not in Group B of "Contact?" Hint

Mimi

Roger

Collins

Angel

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Question 15 of 15

15. Before the song "What You Own" what is coming up next on "Buzzline"? Hint

Dracula dresses in drag and declares: I'm a woman, but I'm still scary!

William Shakespeare comes back from the grave to say: I'm queer, and I'm here!

Witch demands child support from one night stand with a werewolf.

Vampire welfare queens who are compulsive bowlers.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What type of guitar does Roger own?

Answer: Fender

We open our story with Mark discussing his new documentary. He mentions Roger's guitar that he hasn't played in a year...apparently it won't tune.

2. Who is at Mark's mother's house?

Answer: Cindy

While explaining to the folks at home what Roger is doing, he is interupted by the phone. It's Mark's mother calling to wish Mark a merry Christmas...even though they're Jewish...hmm....

3. How many telephone conversations go on during the song "RENT?"

Answer: 3

Joanne calls Maureen, Benny calls Alison (aka Muffy), and Maureen calls Mark. However, we only hear Joanne, Benny, and Mark's voice.

4. What does AIDS stand for?

Answer: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

In the song "You Okay Honey" Angel says "Yes this body provides a comfortable home for the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome." Out of all of the main characters in the show, Roger, Mimi, Collins, and Angel have AIDS. That's not counting the other Life Support members.

5. What time is Maureen's performance at the Eleventh Street Lot?

Answer: Midnight

Before "Voice Mail #2", Maureen's voice comes on to indicate a voice mail greeting. In this she states that her performance is at midnight.

6. Who ran naked through the Parthenon?

Answer: Collins

In "Today 4 U" Mark introduces Collins as "computer genius, teacher, vagabond anarchist, who ran naked through the Parthenon."

7. Finish the quote: "Close up: Benjamin Coffin the third. Our ex-roommate, who married Alison Grey--"

Answer: of the Westport Greys

During "You'll See," Mark does a close up on Benny and gives a small background of the man who had lost all of his heart.

8. The names of the members of Life Support for the original Broadway cast included Steve, Gordon, Ali, Pam, Sue, Angel, and Collins.

Answer: True

The characters were based on friends that Larson was very close to that had died of AIDS.

9. What is the name of the police officer that Mark addresses during the song "On The Street"?

Answer: Officer Martin

"Smile for Ted Koppel, Officer Martin!"

10. What is is thwarting Collins?

Answer: A Metaphysic Puzzle

Collins is thwarted by a metaphysic puzzle and wishes desperately to open up a resteraunt in Santa Fe.

11. Where does Jill live?

Answer: Penthouse A

Jill is the Calvin Klein who is mysteriously with Maureen while Joanne is away. This may lead to some stress in their relationship.

12. Which phone number does not fit?

Answer: 919-867-5301

All but 919-867-5301 are phone numbers that Alexi Darling gave to Mark on the answering machine. After seeing Mark's footage that made the news, Alexi decides that she must have Mark for "Buzzline", a very sleazy show.

13. What day does the song "Take Me Or Leave Me" take place?

Answer: Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is the next time we hear from out lovely friends from Avenue B. Roger has been with Mimi for two months, although the relationship is still strained by Roger's jealousy of Benny. Nobody knows where Collins and Angel are and Maureen and Joanne are still rehearsing.

14. Who is not in Group B of "Contact?"

Answer: Roger

In Group A we have: Roger, Mark, Joanne, and Benny
In Group B we have: Mimi, Collins, Maureen, and Angel.

15. Before the song "What You Own" what is coming up next on "Buzzline"?

Answer: Vampire welfare queens who are compulsive bowlers.

No wonder Mark wanted to quit his job so badly!

Source: Author Elphaba1988

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