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Quiz about On A Clear Day You Can See Forever

On A Clear Day You Can See Forever Quiz

"On A Clear Day You Can See Forever" features music by Burton Lane and book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. It opened in 1965 and the original production ran for 280 performances.

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

Author
anthonyrappfan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
235,380

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. The main character is Daisy Gamble, but what was her name in a previous life? Hint

Rebecca

Martha

Melinda

Susan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which character sings the title song? Hint

Daisy Gamble

Mr. Welles

Melinda

Doctor Mark Bruckner

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Question 3 of 10

3. Warren Smith sings in the number "She Wasn't You".

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Complete this lyric from the title song: "On a clear day/How it will astound you/That the glow of your __________ outshines ev'ry star"

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where did the original Broadway production open? Hint

Mark Hellinger Theater

The Vivain Beaumont Theater

Circle in the Square

Second Stage Theater

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Question 6 of 10

6. What bad habit does Daisy hope to cure with hypnosis? Hint

Nail Biting

Smoking

Gossiping

Drinking

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Tosy and Cosh" describes what Melinda looks for in her suitors.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why does Themistocles Kriakos visit Doctor Bruckner? Hint

To marry Daisy

To sit in on one of Bruckner's sessions with Daisy

To learn who he will be in the next life

To offer him a job

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the boat that Melinda was sailing on when she died? Hint

Trelawney

Bernarda Alba

Bernard Cohn

Titanic

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Question 10 of 10

10. Is this the correct lyric? "This is a dream, Melinda,
Just a facade, so they say.
This whole affair they all declare
Was dreamed each step of the way."

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The main character is Daisy Gamble, but what was her name in a previous life?

Answer: Melinda

The role of Daisy was originated on Broadway by Barbara Harris. Born in 1935, she went on to win a Tony for her role in "The Apple Tree". "The Apple Tree" ran from October 18, 1966 to November 25, 1967.

2. Which character sings the title song?

Answer: Doctor Mark Bruckner

Bruckner was originated on Broadway by John Cullum, who is remembered for his powerful performances in "Shenandoah" and "On The Twentieth Century". He was also seen as Cladwell in "Urinetown". "Shenandoah" ran from January 7, 1975 to August 7, 1977. "On the Twentieth Century" ran from February 19, 1978 to March 18, 1979. "Urinetown" ran from September 20, 2001 to January 18, 2004.

3. Warren Smith sings in the number "She Wasn't You".

Answer: False

Warren Smith only sang in the number "Wait 'Til We're Sixty-Five". "She Wasn't You" is sung by Edward Moncrief. Warren Smith was originally played by William Daniels and Edward Moncrief was originally played by Clfford David.

4. Complete this lyric from the title song: "On a clear day/How it will astound you/That the glow of your __________ outshines ev'ry star"

Answer: Being

Bruckner sings this song in regard to Daisy Gamble, who doesn't think she is anything special, despite the fact that she can make plants grow rapidly and know when a phone will ring.

5. Where did the original Broadway production open?

Answer: Mark Hellinger Theater

The Mark Hellinger has also been the home of shows such as "Oliver!", "Shenandoah" and "Man of La Mancha". The theater closed in 1989 and became a church.

6. What bad habit does Daisy hope to cure with hypnosis?

Answer: Smoking

Daisy's afraid that her excessive smoking will hurt the career of her fiancee Warren. She asks Doctor Bruckner to cure her using hypnosis. At this point in the show, Daisy has already shown a susceptibility to hypnosis.

7. "Tosy and Cosh" describes what Melinda looks for in her suitors.

Answer: True

Melinda looks for men who will make her "tosy and cosh". That is, men who will make her feel comfortable. This song is sung during Daisy's first hypnosis session with Bruckner.

8. Why does Themistocles Kriakos visit Doctor Bruckner?

Answer: To learn who he will be in the next life

Kriakos is a rich man who wants to learn who he will be in the next life so he can leave all of his money to that person. In return, Kriakos will finance an investigation into Melinda's life.

9. What was the name of the boat that Melinda was sailing on when she died?

Answer: Trelawney

Melinda sailed for Boston on the Trelawney, but it never got there. At the end of the show Daisy is about to board a plane, but she doesn't, due to her ESP telling her it will crash. The plane was named the Trelawney.

10. Is this the correct lyric? "This is a dream, Melinda, Just a facade, so they say. This whole affair they all declare Was dreamed each step of the way."

Answer: No

The correct line is "Just a mirage, so they say". This is from the song "Melinda", sung by Doctor Bruckner. He is entranced by Melinda but not by Daisy, whom he thinks is a conformist.

Source: Author anthonyrappfan

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