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Quiz about Musicals How Did These Characters Earn A Living

Musicals, How Did These Characters Earn A Living? Quiz

Most of the characters in musicals had one job or another. Your job is to find out which one.

A multiple-choice quiz by KWIZLING. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
KWIZLING

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
81,883

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1110

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Mr. Sowerberry in "Oliver" worked in what profession? Hint

Solicitor

Bookstore owner

Innkeeper

Undertaker

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Question 2 of 10

2. The musical "Chess" had a most unusual storyline, which I believe added to its charm. Likewise there were some strange characters. One such character is Arbiter. What was his/her profession? Hint

Promoter

Referee

Manager

Trainer

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Question 3 of 10

3. Monsieur Thenardier had what occupation in "Les Miserables"? Hint

Mayor

Factory foreman

Baker

Innkeeper

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Question 4 of 10

4. In "Fiddler On The Roof" we meet up with Avram. What does he do for a living? Hint

Baker

Postman

Butcher

Bookseller

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ali Hakim carries out what profession in the musical "Oklahoma"? Hint

Grocer

Cook

Musician

Peddler

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Question 6 of 10

6. "South Pacific" has a character called Joseph Cable. What does this guy do for a living? Hint

Barkeeper

Butler

Ferryboat captain

Lieutenant

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Question 7 of 10

7. Zach features highly in "A Chorus Line", but what's his job? Hint

Producer

Dancer

Choreographer

Director

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the opening of "The Phantom Of The Opera", Monsieur Lefevre plays a man who is retiring from what position? Hint

Composer

Manager

Musician

Ballet Master

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Question 9 of 10

9. Alfred P. Doolittle, father of Liza in "My Fair Lady" is "h'employed" in what profession?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, my favourite musical of all time -- "West Side Story". What occupation was enjoyed by the character Glad Hand? Hint

Taxi driver

Shop assistant

Social worker

Police officer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Mr. Sowerberry in "Oliver" worked in what profession?

Answer: Undertaker

"Such a look of melancholy I have never seen on a boy my dear", the hen-pecked Sowerberry tells his dragon of a wife. This was in the days when undertakers measured up, made the coffin, laid him out and got him underground as soon as possible. At least the client never complained!

2. The musical "Chess" had a most unusual storyline, which I believe added to its charm. Likewise there were some strange characters. One such character is Arbiter. What was his/her profession?

Answer: Referee

Yes, Referee. Arbiter is a play on the word arbitration, which is exactly what a referee does after all. Great, great show.

3. Monsieur Thenardier had what occupation in "Les Miserables"?

Answer: Innkeeper

He indeed was "The Master Of The House".

4. In "Fiddler On The Roof" we meet up with Avram. What does he do for a living?

Answer: Bookseller

Quite a difficult one is this, on that I would agree. He's the guy who brings the newspaper when they all discuss world events.

5. Ali Hakim carries out what profession in the musical "Oklahoma"?

Answer: Peddler

He weaved his magic around Ado Annie Carnes, the girl that 'Cain't Say No', which causes all sorts of musical mayhem.

6. "South Pacific" has a character called Joseph Cable. What does this guy do for a living?

Answer: Lieutenant

He is indeed Lt. Joseph Cable U.S.M.C. and, as the song goes, will join the firm of 'Cable, Cable, Cable...and Cable'. That last 'Cable' will be him.

7. Zach features highly in "A Chorus Line", but what's his job?

Answer: Director

In the stage production the mystery and suspense is maintained by never ever seeing Zach, the director. Sadly in the movie, we see him all the time. Not that Michael Douglas is not a good actor, but the movie lacked the drama of the stage production.

8. In the opening of "The Phantom Of The Opera", Monsieur Lefevre plays a man who is retiring from what position?

Answer: Manager

If you had a tortured soul living in the bowels of your theatre, wouldn't you retire as the manager?

9. Alfred P. Doolittle, father of Liza in "My Fair Lady" is "h'employed" in what profession?

Answer: Dustman

With a little bit of luck you got that right!

10. Finally, my favourite musical of all time -- "West Side Story". What occupation was enjoyed by the character Glad Hand?

Answer: Social worker

To quote the synopsis, "Glad Hand (John Astin), a 'square' social worker who has organized the dance, separates the warring factions in the middle of the gym floor, and naively announces to the "boys and girls" (or "kids") something special: a "get-together dance" to "make new friends" and "get closer to old ones." Nice thought guy, but never, never would it happen. Bye Folks, see you soon.

Source: Author KWIZLING

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