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Hello Dolly Trivia Quiz

If you think you know the movie 'Hello Dolly', one of the greatest musicals of all time, then test yourself on this quiz. Hope you saw the movie at least 3 times to answer these!

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

Author
NKYDell

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
3,314

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
2601

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (11/15), Guest 172 (8/15), Guest 172 (6/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. This musical version of "Hello Dolly" is a remake of what movie, starring Shirley Booth and Paul Ford? Hint

The Marriage Broker

The Matchmaker

Hello Dolly

Dolly's Wedding

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who directed "Hello Dolly"? Hint

Gene Kelly

John Ford

Barbra Streisand

Walt Disney

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Question 3 of 15

3. Horace Vandergelder is referred to as what? Hint

Richer than Midas

Billionaire

Half a millionaire

Millionaire

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Question 4 of 15

4. Does "Hello Dolly" take place before 1920?

Yes

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Question 5 of 15

5. How old is Cornelius Hackl? Hint

25 and one half

28 and three quarters

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Question 6 of 15

6. Cornelius and Barnaby go to New York to meet whom? Hint

Irene Molloy and Minnie Fay

Dolly Levi and Minnie Fay

Gussie Griffin and Minnie Fay

Ermengarde and Ambrose

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Question 7 of 15

7. In what resturant do the principal actors end up? Hint

Harmonia Gardens

Plaza Gardens

Club 54

New York Club

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Question 8 of 15

8. How do Cornelius and Barnaby close down the Hay and Feed Store so they can go to New York? Hint

put an "Out of Business" sign on the door

set off stink bombs

explode cans of chicken mash

set fire to the hay

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Question 9 of 15

9. Horace's niece wants to marry Ambrose Kemper, played by what actor? Hint

Michael Crawford

Gene Kelly

Danny Lockin

Tommy Tune

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Question 10 of 15

10. In the parade sequence, Horace is marching with what group? Hint

The Yonkers Businessmen's Association

The Shriners

The Knights of Columbus

The Elks

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is Horace Vandergelder's niece's name? Hint

Ermengarde

Edith Mae

Irene

Gussie

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Question 12 of 15

12. What is Dolly Levi's dead husband's name? Hint

Lionel

Benjamin

Ephraim

Jacob

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which actor later played the title role in "The Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway? Hint

Danny Lockin

Walter Matthau

Michael Crawford

Tommy Tune

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Question 14 of 15

14. What color does Horace paint his store's shutters? Hint

Gutter Gray

Rust Red

Forest Green

Bright Blue

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Question 15 of 15

15. Dolly takes something of Horace's after their dinner and then returns it to him the next day. What item did she take and return? Hint

His hat

His cane

His coat

His cape

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This musical version of "Hello Dolly" is a remake of what movie, starring Shirley Booth and Paul Ford?

Answer: The Matchmaker

Made in 1958, this black and white movie was based on a play by Thornton Wilder.

2. Who directed "Hello Dolly"?

Answer: Gene Kelly

Who better to direct a great musical than the beloved and talented Gene Kelly?

3. Horace Vandergelder is referred to as what?

Answer: Half a millionaire

When Dolly is on her way to see Horace, she describes him as 'that well-known half a millionaire'.

4. Does "Hello Dolly" take place before 1920?

Answer: yes

Matchmakers were very popular around this time to help young couples 'pick' the right mate.

5. How old is Cornelius Hackl?

Answer: 28 and three quarters

Cornelius tells Barnaby that 'I'm 28 and three quarters and I haven't had an evening free.'

6. Cornelius and Barnaby go to New York to meet whom?

Answer: Irene Molloy and Minnie Fay

Dolly arranges for Horace to meet with Irene Molloy, and then sends Cornelius and Barnaby instead, so she can match herself to Horace.

7. In what resturant do the principal actors end up?

Answer: Harmonia Gardens

The Harmonia Gardens is where the title song "Hello Dolly" takes place.

8. How do Cornelius and Barnaby close down the Hay and Feed Store so they can go to New York?

Answer: explode cans of chicken mash

Cornelius and Barnaby put lighted candles under the cans of chicken mash. When the cans heated, they exploded and "would cause such a stink it would keep customers out for 24 hours."

9. Horace's niece wants to marry Ambrose Kemper, played by what actor?

Answer: Tommy Tune

What was so unusual about the couple was Ambrose was at least two feet taller than Ermengarde, which made it very funny to watch them dance together.

10. In the parade sequence, Horace is marching with what group?

Answer: The Knights of Columbus

This is the great sequence where Dolly sings "Before the Parade Passes By".

11. What is Horace Vandergelder's niece's name?

Answer: Ermengarde

Ermengarde is Horace's ward, and he hires Dolly Levi to find her a husband.

12. What is Dolly Levi's dead husband's name?

Answer: Ephraim

After mourning her dead husband, Dolly finds herself wanting to live again and marry Horace.

13. Which actor later played the title role in "The Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway?

Answer: Michael Crawford

After appearing in "Dolly", Michael Crawford went on to become a top Broadway star.

14. What color does Horace paint his store's shutters?

Answer: Forest Green

The well known, tightfisted Horace is giving a new business owner a break by giving him his business of painting his shutters. This gives Dolly hope.

15. Dolly takes something of Horace's after their dinner and then returns it to him the next day. What item did she take and return?

Answer: His cane

When singing "So Long Dearie" Dolly takes Horace's cane and hops a carriage still singing.

Source: Author NKYDell

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