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Literary Works About Musical Performances

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about literary works that feature musical performances as a central theme or element.
Number of Questions: 15
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In the novel "The Phantom of the Opera", what is the name of the mysterious opera singer who captivates the audience with her beautiful voice?

  1. Christine Daaé

  2. Carlotta Giudicelli

  3. Meg Giry

  4. Madame Giry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christine Daaé is the young soprano who is chosen by the Phantom to be the star of his opera, "Don Juan Triumphant".

In the play "Amadeus", what is the name of the young composer who is overshadowed by the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

  1. Antonio Salieri

  2. Lorenzo Da Ponte

  3. Joseph II

  4. Leopold Mozart


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Antonio Salieri is the court composer in Vienna who becomes obsessed with Mozart's talent and tries to sabotage his career.

In the novel "The Music of Dolphins", what is the name of the young woman who discovers that dolphins have their own unique language and music?

  1. Margaret Howe Lovatt

  2. John C. Lilly

  3. Karen Pryor

  4. Louis Herman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Margaret Howe Lovatt is a marine biologist who studies the communication and behavior of dolphins.

In the film "The Commitments", what is the name of the young working-class Dubliner who forms a soul band with his friends?

  1. Jimmy Rabbitte

  2. Deco Cuffe

  3. Imelda Quirke

  4. Joey "The Lips" Fagan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jimmy Rabbitte is the charismatic and ambitious leader of the Commitments.

In the novel "The Color Purple", what is the name of the young African-American woman who finds solace and strength in music and her relationships with other women?

  1. Celie Harris Johnson

  2. Nettie Harris

  3. Shug Avery

  4. Sofia Johnson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Celie Harris Johnson is the protagonist of the novel, who endures years of abuse and hardship before finding happiness and fulfillment.

In the play "Rent", what is the name of the group of young artists and musicians who struggle to survive and create art in New York City's East Village?

  1. Mark Cohen

  2. Roger Davis

  3. Mimi Marquez

  4. Tom Collins


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Mark Cohen, Roger Davis, Mimi Marquez, and Tom Collins are the four main characters of the play.

In the novel "The Night Circus", what is the name of the magical circus that appears in a different location every night?

  1. Le Cirque des Rêves

  2. Cirque du Soleil

  3. Barnum & Bailey Circus

  4. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Le Cirque des Rêves is a traveling circus that is full of wonder and mystery.

In the film "Whiplash", what is the name of the young jazz drummer who is pushed to his limits by his abusive teacher?

  1. Andrew Neiman

  2. Terence Fletcher

  3. Nicole

  4. Sean Casey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andrew Neiman is a talented young drummer who is determined to succeed at all costs.

In the novel "The Joy Luck Club", what is the name of the group of Chinese-American women who meet regularly to share their stories and experiences?

  1. Suyuan Woo

  2. An-mei Hsu

  3. Lindo Jong

  4. Ying-ying St. Clair


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Suyuan Woo, An-mei Hsu, Lindo Jong, and Ying-ying St. Clair are the four main characters of the novel.

In the play "Hamilton", what is the name of the founding father who is the subject of the musical?

  1. Alexander Hamilton

  2. Aaron Burr

  3. George Washington

  4. Thomas Jefferson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alexander Hamilton is the central character of the musical, which tells the story of his life and career.

In the novel "The Sound of Music", what is the name of the young postulant who becomes a governess to the seven children of Captain von Trapp?

  1. Maria Rainer

  2. Captain Georg von Trapp

  3. Elsa Schraeder

  4. Max Detweiler


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maria Rainer is the protagonist of the novel, who brings music and joy into the von Trapp household.

In the film "Once", what is the name of the Dublin street musician who falls in love with a Czech immigrant flower seller?

  1. Guy

  2. Girl

  3. Billy

  4. Ivan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guy is the male protagonist of the film, who is a talented musician struggling to make ends meet.

In the novel "The Piano", what is the name of the mute Scottish woman who travels to New Zealand with her young daughter and her piano?

  1. Ada McGrath

  2. Baines, the Scottish widower

  3. George Baines, the wealthy landowner

  4. Flora McGrath, Ada's daughter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ada McGrath is the protagonist of the novel, who is determined to find a new life for herself and her daughter.

In the play "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street", what is the name of the vengeful barber who murders his customers and bakes them into pies?

  1. Sweeney Todd

  2. Mrs. Lovett

  3. Judge Turpin

  4. Anthony Hope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sweeney Todd is the title character of the play, who is a barber who seeks revenge on the judge who ruined his life.

In the novel "The Music Man", what is the name of the con man who travels to River City, Iowa, and convinces the townspeople to start a boys' band?

  1. Harold Hill

  2. Marian Paroo

  3. Mayor Shinn

  4. Charlie Cowell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harold Hill is the protagonist of the novel, who is a charming and charismatic con man.

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