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The Ultimate Jesus Christ Superstar Quiz | Musicals

This is a quiz about the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar".

A multiple-choice quiz by Ellen1407. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Ellen1407

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,087

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
657

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 27 (8/10), hosertodd (10/10), Guest 89 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote the lyrics for "Jesus Christ Superstar"? Hint

Tim Rice

Rodger Hammerstein

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Stephen Sondheim

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Question 2 of 10

2. What line comes next after these?
"Tell me, Christ, how you feel tonight,
Do you plan to put up a fight?..." Hint

Do you feel that you've made mistakes?

Do you feel that you need a break?

Do you feel that you've had the breaks?

What would you say were your big mistakes?

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following of Jesus' disciples does not have a solo singing role in "Jesus Christ Superstar"? Hint

John

Judas

Simon

Peter

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which performer appeared on the original recording of "Jesus Christ Superstar" 1970 but did not appear in the 1973 film? Hint

Murray Head

Barry Dennen

Yvonne Elliman

Ted Neely

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Question 5 of 10

5. Complete this lyric.
"All your followers are blind,
Too much ______ on their minds." Hint

Glory

Stuff

Money

Heaven

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ian Gillan sang the part on Jesus on the original recording of "Jesus Christ Superstar" but which band was Gillan a part of? Hint

Van Halen

Styx

The Who

Deep Purple

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who directed the 1973 film of "Jesus Christ Superstar"? Hint

Norman Jewison

Adam Brooks

David Finch

Stephen Spielberg

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Question 8 of 10

8. Finish this line:
"Your help in this matter won't got unrewarded,
We'll pay you in silver - ____________." Hint

cash on the nail

cash right away

cash in the hand

cash for you now

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many lashes does Jesus receive in the musical? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. As the final question, what are Judas' last words in "Jesus Christ Superstar" before he dies? Hint

My mind is in darkness now

You have murdered me!

I only did what you wanted me to

My God, I am sick, I've been used

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 21 2024 : Guest 27: 8/10
Apr 18 2024 : hosertodd: 10/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 89: 8/10
Mar 30 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10
Mar 29 2024 : Guest 64: 9/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 85: 5/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 172: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote the lyrics for "Jesus Christ Superstar"?

Answer: Tim Rice

Tim Rice wrote the lyrics for many musicals with musician Andrew Lloyd Webber, including "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Evita" and of course "Jesus Christ Superstar".

2. What line comes next after these? "Tell me, Christ, how you feel tonight, Do you plan to put up a fight?..."

Answer: Do you feel that you've had the breaks?

In "The Arrest," different members of the crowd sing these lines to Jesus as he is brought to the High Priest's house.

3. Which of the following of Jesus' disciples does not have a solo singing role in "Jesus Christ Superstar"?

Answer: John

Simon sings the song "Simon Zealotes", Peter sings in "Peter's Denial" and "Could We Start Again Please" and Judas appears in at least five songs including the main vocal on "Superstar".

4. Which performer appeared on the original recording of "Jesus Christ Superstar" 1970 but did not appear in the 1973 film?

Answer: Murray Head

Both Yvonne Elliman and Barry Dennen appeared on the original recording and in the 1973 film. Elliman sang the part of Mary Magdalene and Dennen played the part of Pontius Pilate. Murray Head who sang the part of Judas did not appear in the film, where Judas was played by Carl Anderson. Neely only appeared in the film.

5. Complete this lyric. "All your followers are blind, Too much ______ on their minds."

Answer: Heaven

"Heaven on Their Minds" is the first song in "Jesus Christ Superstar". The words "heaven on their minds", however, only appear in the song once.

6. Ian Gillan sang the part on Jesus on the original recording of "Jesus Christ Superstar" but which band was Gillan a part of?

Answer: Deep Purple

Gillan sang vocals with Deep Purple before accepting the role of Jesus on the original recording.

7. Who directed the 1973 film of "Jesus Christ Superstar"?

Answer: Norman Jewison

Jewison also directed the musical "Fiddler on the Roof" before "Jesus Christ Superstar".

8. Finish this line: "Your help in this matter won't got unrewarded, We'll pay you in silver - ____________."

Answer: cash on the nail

This lyric comes from the song "Damned For All Time/Blood Money" and is sung by the High Priests and Judas.

9. How many lashes does Jesus receive in the musical?

Answer: 39

Jesus is lashed 39 times while Pilate counts them aloud.

10. As the final question, what are Judas' last words in "Jesus Christ Superstar" before he dies?

Answer: You have murdered me!

Judas shouts "You have murdered me" before killing himself in "Jesus Christ Superstar". The song is called "Judas' Death."

Source: Author Ellen1407

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