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The 'F' Words Trivia Quiz

This is my musical theatre quiz dedicated to the amusing letter 'F'.

A multiple-choice quiz by rosieh. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rosieh

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
234,838

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
375

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Question 1 of 10

1. This is a character from a John Dempsey musical. Hint

Fiyero

Frank

Felicia

Fiona

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of these is not a character from 'Les Miserables'? Hint

Feuilly

Fauchelevant

Fantine

Francois

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Question 3 of 10

3. This musical is loosely based on Edmond Rostand's book 'The Romancers' ('Les Romanesques'). Hint

Fiorello!

The Fantasticks

Flower Drum Song

Foxy

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the legendary choreographer whose work includes musicals such as 'The Pyjama Game', 'Damn Yankees' and 'Pippin'?

Answer: (One Word, last name only)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which one of these songs is by a different composer? Hint

Free

From This Day On

Finishing The Hat

First Midnight

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Question 6 of 10

6. The song 'When Did I Fall In Love' comes from this musical. Hint

The Fantasticks

Fiorello!

The Full Monty

Fame

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these songs is from the musical 'Footloose'? Hint

You Rule My World

Can You Find It In Your Heart?

Both of these

None of these

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Question 8 of 10

8. Fiametta and Fleta are characters from which two Gilbert and Sullivan musicals? Hint

'The Gondoliers' and 'Princess Ida'

'The Grand Duke' and 'Utopia Limited'

'Princess Ida' and 'The Grand Duke'

'The Gondoliers' and 'Iolanthe'

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of Daryl Van Horne's manservant in 'The Witches of Eastwick'?

Answer: (One Word, begins with 'F', of course)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which character sings the duet 'Almost Like Being In Love'. Hint

Fifi

Francine

Fiona

Frannie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This is a character from a John Dempsey musical.

Answer: Felicia

Felicia is a character from John Dempsey's musical 'The Witches of Eastwick'. It is based on the book of the same name by John Updike. The book has also been made into a movie starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon and Cher as the three witches, and Jack Nicholson as Daryl Van Horne.

2. Which one of these is not a character from 'Les Miserables'?

Answer: Francois

'Les Miserables' is one of the most popular and longest running musicals of all time. It is performed in numerous languages in countries all over the world. The Boubil and Schonberg musical is based on the book of the same name by Victor Hugo.

3. This musical is loosely based on Edmond Rostand's book 'The Romancers' ('Les Romanesques').

Answer: The Fantasticks

In 2002, 'The Fantasticks' was announced to be the world's longest running musical. It ran for a grand total of 17,162 performances. It contains songs such as 'Much More' and 'Try To Remember'.

4. What is the name of the legendary choreographer whose work includes musicals such as 'The Pyjama Game', 'Damn Yankees' and 'Pippin'?

Answer: Fosse

Bob Fosse is perhaps one of the most well known musical theatre choreographers of his day. He has won Tony Awards, Emmy Awards and Laurence Olivier Awards. He also directed the movie version of 'Cabaret' which starred Liza Minelli, Joel Grey and Michael York.

5. Which one of these songs is by a different composer?

Answer: From This Day On

'From This Day On' is from the Lerner and Loewe musical 'Brigadoon'. The other songs are from Stephen Sondheim musicals.
'Free' - 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum'
'Finishing The Hat' - 'Sunday In The Park With George'
'First Midnight' - 'Into The Woods'

6. The song 'When Did I Fall In Love' comes from this musical.

Answer: Fiorello!

'Fiorello!' won the Pulizer Prize. Sheldon Harnick (lyricist) and Jerry Bock (composer) wrote the songs, while Jerome Weidman and George Abbott wrote the book (the script). Another of Harnick and Bock's collaborations is the hit Jewish musical 'Fiddler On The Roof'.

7. Which of these songs is from the musical 'Footloose'?

Answer: Can You Find It In Your Heart?

'Can You Find It In Your Heart' is sung by Ariel's mother. She is trying to convince Ariel's father to go easy on his daughter. The family is still grieving over the loss of their son and brother who was killed in a car crash.

8. Fiametta and Fleta are characters from which two Gilbert and Sullivan musicals?

Answer: 'The Gondoliers' and 'Iolanthe'

These are both minor roles. Fiametta has some singing lines in 'The Gondoliers' and Fleta is a speaking role in 'Iolanthe'. An interesting Arthur Sullivan fact is that his initials are A.S.S. (which stands for Arthur Seymour Sullivan).

9. What is the name of Daryl Van Horne's manservant in 'The Witches of Eastwick'?

Answer: Fidel

Fidel is the manservant. It is a non-speaking role. In the original West End, Broadway and Australian productions, the role of Fidel was played by a midget.

10. Which character sings the duet 'Almost Like Being In Love'.

Answer: Fiona

'Almost Like Being In Love' is from the musical 'Brigadoon' and is sung by Tommy and Fiona, the romantic leads.

Source: Author rosieh

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