Rent Rent Rent Rent Rent Trivia Quiz

"Rent" is my favorite musical because not only is the music absolutely beautiful, the play is incredibly touching. I hope you enjoy this quiz that focuses on both.

A multiple-choice quiz by Shantell888. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Shantell888

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
214,560

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 15

Plays
3115

This quiz has 2 formats: you can play it as a or as shown below.
Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.

1. Which character is the first person to sing in the play? Hint

Roger

Maureen

Mimi

Mark

NEXT>

2. How many voice mail messages are there in the show? Hint

NEXT>

3. What song does not appear in "Rent"? Hint

I'll Cover You

Out Tonight

Another Day

Tonight

NEXT>

4. Finish this lyric from "Another Day": "Who do you think you are? Barging in on me and my..." Hint

Cigar

Guitar

New Car

None of these

NEXT>

5. What does the acronym AIDS stand for, which is sung by Angel? Hint

Acquired Immune Detrimental Syndrome

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Acquired Indescribable Deficiency Syndrome

Acquired Immune Deficiency Sacrifice

NEXT>

6. A main character dies in "Rent".

True

False

NEXT>

7. Roger says Mark "lives for his work" and Mark says Roger is "running out of town". In which song do Roger and Mark argue over the way each lives their lives? Hint

Goodbye Love

Rent

What You Own

La Vie Boheme

NEXT>

8. Which one of these people was NOT an original cast member of "Rent"? Hint

Taye Diggs

Adam Pascal

Idina Menzel

Rosario Dawson

NEXT>

9. On the "Rent" Original Broadcast Soundtrack, the song "Seasons of Love" has another version featuring which famous recording artist? Hint

Stevie Wonder

Mariah Carey

Aretha Franklin

Luther Vandross

NEXT>

10. "Light My Candle" is song sung between which two characters in "Rent"? Hint

Roger and Mimi

Collins and Angel

Mark and Roger

Maureen and Joanne

NEXT>

11. "How did we get here? How the hell?" What holiday song is this line from? Hint

Christmas Bells

Valentine's Day

Happy New Year

Halloween

NEXT>

12. What is the name of the meeting that Collins, Angel, and Mark attend during the play? Hint

Life Cafe

There's Only Us

Life Support

See The Light

NEXT>

13. What is Mimi's last name? Hint

Cohen

Moldonado

Johnson

Marquez

NEXT>

14. What was the name of Roger's deceased girlfriend? Hint

Melinda

Melissa

Ashley

April

NEXT>

15. The line "Christmas bells are ringing, Christmas bells are ringing" is sung in the beginning of how many songs? Hint

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which character is the first person to sing in the play?

Answer: Mark

The "Tune-Up" song is the first sung by Mark who sings about his best friend Roger and his Fender guitar.

2. How many voice mail messages are there in the show?

Answer: 5

In the show, the characters like to screen their phone calls. Characters like Mark, Roger, Joanne and Maureen have voice messages left for them.

3. What song does not appear in "Rent"?

Answer: Tonight

"Tonight" is a song from the musical "West Side Story".

4. Finish this lyric from "Another Day": "Who do you think you are? Barging in on me and my..."

Answer: Guitar

These are the first two lines in the amazing song "Another Day" sung by Roger.

5. What does the acronym AIDS stand for, which is sung by Angel?

Answer: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Angel sings in "You Okay Honey": "Yes, this body provides a comfortable home to Acquired Immune Defeciency Syndrome".

6. A main character dies in "Rent".

Answer: True

Unfortunately, the charismatic Angel dies in the second act of the play.

7. Roger says Mark "lives for his work" and Mark says Roger is "running out of town". In which song do Roger and Mark argue over the way each lives their lives?

Answer: Goodbye Love

"Goodbye Love" is the song that occurs after Angel dies and the characters begin to go their separate ways.

8. Which one of these people was NOT an original cast member of "Rent"?

Answer: Rosario Dawson

Rosario is not an original cast member of "Rent", but portrays Mimi in the "Rent" movie.

9. On the "Rent" Original Broadcast Soundtrack, the song "Seasons of Love" has another version featuring which famous recording artist?

Answer: Stevie Wonder

In this other recording of the popular song, Stevie Wonder and his harmonica sing along to "Seasons of Love". The version is very exceptional.

10. "Light My Candle" is song sung between which two characters in "Rent"?

Answer: Roger and Mimi

Roger and Mimi first meet when Mimi knocks on Roger's door looking for a light for her candle.

11. "How did we get here? How the hell?" What holiday song is this line from?

Answer: Halloween

"Halloween" is a song sung by Mark after Angel's death.

12. What is the name of the meeting that Collins, Angel, and Mark attend during the play?

Answer: Life Support

Life Support is a place that helps people deal with living with AIDS. Angel invites Collins, but Mark accidentally attends.

13. What is Mimi's last name?

Answer: Marquez

Cohen is Mark's last name and Johnson is Maureen's last name.

14. What was the name of Roger's deceased girlfriend?

Answer: April

In "Tune-Up #2" Mark explains that Roger's ex-girlfriend slit her wrists in the bathroom after telling Roger that they had AIDS.

15. The line "Christmas bells are ringing, Christmas bells are ringing" is sung in the beginning of how many songs?

Answer: 4

"Christmas Bells", "You Okay Honey", "Finale", and "On the Street" all begin with the same line.

Source: Author Shantell888

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor agony before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.