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Quiz about Rodgers and Hammerstein Musicals

Rodgers and Hammerstein Musicals Quiz

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein created some of the most beautiful and timeless musicals ever written. How well do you know them?

A multiple-choice quiz by lompocjoe. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lompocjoe

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
254,158

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
884

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (9/10), pughmv (10/10), Guest 82 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Nellie Forbush sings "A hundred and one pounds of fun, that's my little ___________." Hint

Honey bun

Son of a gun

Cupcake

Four leaf clover

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Question 2 of 10

2. "If I Loved You" is the beautiful song from which show? Hint

Flower Drum Song

Cinderella

The King And I

Carousel

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Question 3 of 10

3. What famous street in San Francisco was named in a spectacular dance number from "Flower Drum Song"? Hint

Market Street

Grant Avenue

Lombard Street

The Embarcadero

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Question 4 of 10

4. In "The King and I", what does Anna do when she feels afraid? Hint

Count her favorite things

Closes her eyes

Counts her blessings instead of sheep

Whistles a happy tune

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the French phrase that Emile DeBecque teaches his children in "South Pacific"? Hint

Cher chez la femme

Dites-moi

Oooo, la-la

La vie en rose

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Question 6 of 10

6. Oscar Hammerstein had a number after his name. What was it? Hint

II (Second)

IV (Fourth)

III (Third)

V (Fifth)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Rodgers and Hammerstein won more 'Oscars' than 'Tonys.'

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first Broadway 'Captain Von Trapp' ("The Sound of Music")? Hint

Christopher Plummer

Mario Lanza

Theodore Bikel

Ezio Pinza

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Question 9 of 10

9. One of the very few 'flops' written by Rodgers and Hammerstein was "________
________." Hint

Hey Juliette

Hey You!

Says Who?

Pipe Dream

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these actresses NEVER starred in a Rodgers and Hammerstein production, either on Broadway or in a movie? Hint

Doris Day

Lisa Kirk

Helen Traubel

Juanita Hall

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 07 2024 : Guest 86: 9/10
Mar 19 2024 : pughmv: 10/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 82: 5/10
Mar 13 2024 : Jdoerr: 5/10
Mar 13 2024 : lolleyjay: 10/10
Mar 11 2024 : Elspeth4617: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Nellie Forbush sings "A hundred and one pounds of fun, that's my little ___________."

Answer: Honey bun

"South Pacific" tells the story of doomed love on a Pacific island during World War Two.

2. "If I Loved You" is the beautiful song from which show?

Answer: Carousel

This bittersweet play was Richard Rodger's personal favorite.

3. What famous street in San Francisco was named in a spectacular dance number from "Flower Drum Song"?

Answer: Grant Avenue

Grant Avenue is the main street in San Francisco's Chinatown.

4. In "The King and I", what does Anna do when she feels afraid?

Answer: Whistles a happy tune

Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner created a magical couple in this tale of Siam.

5. What is the French phrase that Emile DeBecque teaches his children in "South Pacific"?

Answer: Dites-moi

The English translation of "Dites-moi pourquoi la vie est belle" is "Tell me why life is beautiful."

6. Oscar Hammerstein had a number after his name. What was it?

Answer: II (Second)

Along with Rodgers, he wrote some of the most memorable music in American Broadway musical history.

7. Rodgers and Hammerstein won more 'Oscars' than 'Tonys.'

Answer: False

They won a total of 34 Tony Awards and 15 Academy Awards...more than any other writing duo, but their only 'Best Song' award was for "It Might As Well Be Spring", from 'State Fair.'

8. Who was the first Broadway 'Captain Von Trapp' ("The Sound of Music")?

Answer: Theodore Bikel

Christopher Plummer played the role in the movie.

9. One of the very few 'flops' written by Rodgers and Hammerstein was "________ ________."

Answer: Pipe Dream

This play had the shortest run on Broadway of any Rodgers and Hammerstein production. Julie Andrews wanted to try out for the female lead, but was told to try for another play instead...."My Fair Lady."

10. Which of these actresses NEVER starred in a Rodgers and Hammerstein production, either on Broadway or in a movie?

Answer: Doris Day

The great Day would have been wonderful in "Carousel" or "Oklahoma!". We can only dream of what might have been....sigh.

Source: Author lompocjoe

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