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Quiz about NotreDame de Paris the Musical
Quiz about NotreDame de Paris the Musical

"Notre-Dame de Paris" -- the Musical Quiz

This quiz covers aspects from the musical "Notre-Dame de Paris", covering both English and French versions.

A multiple-choice quiz by tiel1. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
tiel1
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
91,306
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
12 / 20
Plays
346
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Question 1 of 20
1. Who wrote the original french lyrics for "Notre-Dame de Paris"? Hint


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Question 2 of 20
2. Which of the following women have NOT played Esmeralda on stage? Hint


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Question 3 of 20
3. Which song containing lyrics opens up the musical? Hint


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Question 4 of 20
4. Which character does not exist in the stage show? Hint


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Question 5 of 20
5. What year did the story begin? Hint


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Question 6 of 20
6. In the french version of "Notre-Dame de Paris", what four words does Frollo use to describe Esmeralda during her trial? Hint


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Question 7 of 20
7. What name has Quasimodo given to his three favourite bells? Hint


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Question 8 of 20
8. Which character sings the song, "Moon"? Hint


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Question 9 of 20
9. What bird does Esmeralda refer to herself as in "The Birds They Put in Cages"? Hint


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Question 10 of 20
10. Who sings, "I was a happy man until I saw your face, I hid my need away in some dark secret place"? Hint


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Question 11 of 20
11. In which year did the London show close? Hint


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Question 12 of 20
12. What is the nationality of Garou, the original Quasimodo? Hint


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Question 13 of 20
13. In the show, during one song, Clopin appears on a metal beam high above the stage, which song is it? Hint


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Question 14 of 20
14. Who arranges to meet at "Le Val d'amour"? Hint


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Question 15 of 20
15. Who really stabbed Phoebus? Hint


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Question 16 of 20
16. What is the English title of the book the musical is based on?

Answer: (Four or Five Words)

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Question 17 of 20
17. How many gargoyles appear in the London stage version? Hint


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Question 18 of 20
18. During the torture scene, chains are placed on Esmeralda and pulled, but where? Hint


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Question 19 of 20
19. In the French show, it is called "Dechire", but what is the English title of this song? Hint


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Question 20 of 20
20. Which three charaters sing "Where is She"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who wrote the original french lyrics for "Notre-Dame de Paris"?

Answer: Luc Plamondon

 When the songs were translated into English, many believed the show lost much of its vigor and the translations were too rushed.
2. Which of the following women have NOT played Esmeralda on stage?

Answer: Celine Dion

 Celine Dion sang the English version of "Vivre" on the UK soundtrack release, probably to give it a higher market value, but her version was not needed in my opinion.
3. Which song containing lyrics opens up the musical?

Answer: The Age of the Cathedrals

 Called "Les Temps des Cathedrales" in French, this is one of my favourite songs.
4. Which character does not exist in the stage show?

Answer: Gringorie

 The character's name is Gringoire, not Gringorie, originally played by Bruno Pelletier.
5. What year did the story begin?

Answer: 1482

 This is revealed in the opening song.
6. In the french version of "Notre-Dame de Paris", what four words does Frollo use to describe Esmeralda during her trial?

Answer: Sorciere, paienne, bohemienne, etrangere

 She is called "a stranger, a pagan, a sorceress, and a bohemian" by Frollo during the trial, Fleur-de-Lys later refers to her as the "Zingara" or "Gypsy" when she explains to Phoebus that she will have him back if he hangs "La Zingara".
7. What name has Quasimodo given to his three favourite bells?

Answer: Mary

 He refers to them as his three "Marys", each one ringing for a different occasion.
8. Which character sings the song, "Moon"?

Answer: Gringoire

 He sings of the plight of Quasimodo.
9. What bird does Esmeralda refer to herself as in "The Birds They Put in Cages"?

Answer: Swallow

 "I lived my life like a swallow, I arrived here with the springtime."
10. Who sings, "I was a happy man until I saw your face, I hid my need away in some dark secret place"?

Answer: Frollo

 Throughout the story Frollo is torn with his love for Esmeralda, wanting her and hating her at the same time.
11. In which year did the London show close?

Answer: 2001

 The show closed early, in the summer of 2001, not long after Danni Minogue left as Esmeralda.
12. What is the nationality of Garou, the original Quasimodo?

Answer: Canadian

 Garou is originally from Quebec in Canada and is currently embarking on a solo career. His first album, "Seul" was number one for several weeks in France.
13. In the show, during one song, Clopin appears on a metal beam high above the stage, which song is it?

Answer: Court of the Miracles

 It is during the song "Court of Miracles" that Gringoire is discovered where he should not be and is told his life will be spared if one of the female gypsies will take his hand in marriage. Esmeralda does and Gringoire is spared.
14. Who arranges to meet at "Le Val d'amour"?

Answer: Esmeralda and Phoebus

 This is where Esmeralda believes she will finally be with the man she loves but their night is cut tragically short.
15. Who really stabbed Phoebus?

Answer: Frollo

 Frollo sneaks into the room and stabs Phoebus, later pinning the blame on Esmeralda.
16. What is the English title of the book the musical is based on?

Answer: the hunchback of notre-dame

The original book was written by Victor Hugo.
17. How many gargoyles appear in the London stage version?

Answer: 2

 There are two gargoyles in the show, they first appear during the opening song and then make several appearances later in the show.
18. During the torture scene, chains are placed on Esmeralda and pulled, but where?

Answer: Ankle

 Two chains are placed on her ankle and pulled by the guards to simulate torture.
19. In the French show, it is called "Dechire", but what is the English title of this song?

Answer: Torn Apart

 Dechire literally means 'tear or rip'.
20. Which three charaters sing "Where is She"?

Answer: Clopin, Frollo, Gringoire

 The three sing this song after Esmeralda disappears, Clopin does not realise she has been arrested for the attack on Phoebus.
Source: Author tiel1

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