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Quiz about Tough Christmas Music  2
Quiz about Tough Christmas Music  2

Tough Christmas Music 2 Trivia Quiz


By popular demand, here is my second Christmas music quiz for experts and collectors.

A multiple-choice quiz by hank2001. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
hank2001
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
97,774
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
1062
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which Carol do the following lyrics pertain to: "Herod the King in his raging, charging he hath today, his men of might in his own sight, all young children to slay"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The carol entitled "Brightest and Best" begins "Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, dawn on our darkness and lend us thy name." What is the other name of this carol? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. To what carol do the following lyrics pertain: "If Jesus had wanted for any small thing, a star in the sky or a bird on the wing, or all of God's angels in heaven for to sing, he surely would have them for he was the king"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. To which carol do these lyrics pertain: "Let all your fears be banished, these glad tidings we proclaim, for there's a savior born today and Jesus is his name"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these pieces is not a part of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Again, which is not a part of Handel's Messiah? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Allright. A more modern question. Which Elvis song do these lyrics pertain to: "Hang up your pretty stockings, turn out the light, Santa Claus is coming down your chimney tonight." Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these songs is not featured in the Rankin-Bass television feature "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these carols does not mention the cow (or ox, depending on which account you hear)? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Finally, what carol came from an original British music hall song that went "Alas my love you do me wrong to cast me off discourteously"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which Carol do the following lyrics pertain to: "Herod the King in his raging, charging he hath today, his men of might in his own sight, all young children to slay"?

Answer: Coventry Carol

This carol also goes by the name of "Lully, lullay".
2. The carol entitled "Brightest and Best" begins "Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, dawn on our darkness and lend us thy name." What is the other name of this carol?

Answer: Star in the East

3. To what carol do the following lyrics pertain: "If Jesus had wanted for any small thing, a star in the sky or a bird on the wing, or all of God's angels in heaven for to sing, he surely would have them for he was the king"?

Answer: I Wonder As I Wander

Being an agnostic, I truly love this carol, which has a slightly questioning tone.
4. To which carol do these lyrics pertain: "Let all your fears be banished, these glad tidings we proclaim, for there's a savior born today and Jesus is his name"?

Answer: The Shepherd's Carol

The Carol begins "Methinks I see an heavenly host of angels on the wing. Methinks I hear their cheerful notes so merrily they sing."
5. Which of these pieces is not a part of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite?

Answer: Dance of the Hours

"Dance of the Hours" is from the opera "La Giacconda" by Ponchielli. It later became the tune for "Hello Muddah, Hello Faddha".
6. Again, which is not a part of Handel's Messiah?

Answer: Let He Who Is Without Sin

"The Pastoral Symphony" is an instrumental piece within the oratorio, and is not to be confused with the title of Beethoven's sixth symphony.
7. Allright. A more modern question. Which Elvis song do these lyrics pertain to: "Hang up your pretty stockings, turn out the light, Santa Claus is coming down your chimney tonight."

Answer: Santa Claus Is Back In Town

Some of the most beautiful modern Christmas music can be found on a CD entitled "Elvis Sings The Wonderful World of Christmas". I highly recommend it.
8. Which of these songs is not featured in the Rankin-Bass television feature "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"?

Answer: We're a Couple of Misfits

This one is from the "Rudolph" special.
9. Which of these carols does not mention the cow (or ox, depending on which account you hear)?

Answer: We Three Kings

The lyrics to "Drummer Boy" say "The ox and lamb kept time". The lyrics to "The Friendly Beast" say "I, said the cow all brown and red, I made him a manger for his bed." The lyrics to "What Child Is This" say "Why lies he in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding?"
10. Finally, what carol came from an original British music hall song that went "Alas my love you do me wrong to cast me off discourteously"?

Answer: What Child Is This?

The song was "Greensleeves", about unrequited love.
Source: Author hank2001

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