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The Musical 'Ragtime' Trivia Quiz

The musical 'Ragtime' has been one of my favorites since seeing the original cast. Here's for all you other fans!

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ladymacb29

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
4,537

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1063

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what city did Ragtime have its World Premiere? Hint

Toronto

Los Angeles

New York City

London

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following songs does the character of Mother NOT sing in? Hint

Till We Reach That Day

Wheels of a Dream

New Music

Journey On

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who wrote the lyrics to the show? Hint

Tim Rice

Stephen Flaherty

Lynn Ahrens

Terrence McNally

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Question 4 of 10

4. What ethnical background does the Fire Chief have? Hint

Irish

Swedish

Jewish

German

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who attended Booker T. Washington's Funeral? Hint

President and Mrs. Wilson

Coalhouse

Mother and Father

President and Mrs. Roosevelt

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who played Mother in the original Toronto and New York casts? Hint

Audra McDonald

Judy Kaye

Lea Michele

Marin Mazzie

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who originated the role of Emma Goldman in Toronto? Hint

Marilyn Caskey

Judy Kaye

Camille Saviola

Marin Mazzie

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Question 8 of 10

8. What group of immigrants is NOT portrayed in 'A Shetl Iz Amerike'? Hint

Jewish

Chinese

Italian

Haitian

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who wrote the book on which the musical is based? Hint

O. Henry

Mark Twain

Gaston Leroux

E. L. Doctorow

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year did Father build the house at the crest of Broadview Avenue? Hint

1912

1906

1902

1900

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what city did Ragtime have its World Premiere?

Answer: Toronto

I saw it there! Many shows won't premiere in New York in order to give them time to work out the bugs. Also, it's cheaper putting on a show in another city - New York is expensive!

2. Which of the following songs does the character of Mother NOT sing in?

Answer: Wheels of a Dream

Sarah and Coalhouse sing that song.

3. Who wrote the lyrics to the show?

Answer: Lynn Ahrens

My friend got to go to a master class with her. She also worked on "Titanic."

4. What ethnical background does the Fire Chief have?

Answer: Irish

He works at the Emerald Isle Engine Company.

5. Who attended Booker T. Washington's Funeral?

Answer: President and Mrs. Wilson

It's in the talking bit during the song.

6. Who played Mother in the original Toronto and New York casts?

Answer: Marin Mazzie

A wonderful actress who was also in 'Passion'.

7. Who originated the role of Emma Goldman in Toronto?

Answer: Camille Saviola

Camille Saviola is also well known as the Kai in the first season of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."

8. What group of immigrants is NOT portrayed in 'A Shetl Iz Amerike'?

Answer: Chinese

If you listen closely, you can figure out all the different languages. This song is about all the immigrants coming to Ellis island.

9. Who wrote the book on which the musical is based?

Answer: E. L. Doctorow

Wonderful book - go get it! He's also the author of "World Fair." His books are a bit... odd though.

10. What year did Father build the house at the crest of Broadview Avenue?

Answer: 1902

It's in the talking bit at the very beginning.

Source: Author ladymacb29

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