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Literary Works About Musical Genres

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Which novel by Haruki Murakami features a protagonist who is a jazz musician?

  1. Norwegian Wood

  2. Kafka on the Shore

  3. 1Q84

  4. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Haruki Murakami's novel "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle," the protagonist Toru Okada is a jazz musician who becomes entangled in a surreal and mysterious world.

In the musical "Hamilton," what is the name of the song that tells the story of Alexander Hamilton's rise to power?

  1. My Shot

  2. Alexander Hamilton

  3. The Room Where It Happens

  4. Wait for It


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song "My Shot" from the musical "Hamilton" is a powerful and energetic number that captures Alexander Hamilton's ambition and determination to make his mark on the world.

Which novel by Nick Hornby explores the relationship between a young man and his love for rock music?

  1. High Fidelity

  2. About a Boy

  3. How to Be Good

  4. Slam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nick Hornby's novel "High Fidelity" follows the story of Rob Fleming, a record store owner who is struggling with a recent breakup and his obsession with pop music.

In the opera "Carmen," what is the name of the gypsy woman who captivates Don José?

  1. Carmen

  2. Micaëla

  3. Escamillo

  4. Zuniga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The opera "Carmen" by Georges Bizet revolves around the passionate and tragic love story between Don José, a soldier, and Carmen, a fiery gypsy woman.

Which novel by Toni Morrison explores the lives of a group of jazz musicians in 1920s Harlem?

  1. Beloved

  2. Jazz

  3. The Bluest Eye

  4. Song of Solomon


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Toni Morrison's novel "Jazz" delves into the vibrant world of jazz music in Harlem during the 1920s, exploring themes of love, loss, and the power of music.

In the musical "The Phantom of the Opera," what is the name of the masked figure who haunts the Paris Opera House?

  1. The Phantom

  2. Christine Daaé

  3. Raoul de Chagny

  4. Monsieur Lefèvre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The musical "The Phantom of the Opera" tells the story of the mysterious and enigmatic Phantom, who terrorizes the Paris Opera House and falls in love with the young soprano Christine Daaé.

Which novel by Kazuo Ishiguro features a protagonist who is a classical pianist?

  1. Never Let Me Go

  2. The Remains of the Day

  3. An Artist of the Floating World

  4. The Buried Giant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Kazuo Ishiguro's novel "An Artist of the Floating World," the protagonist Masuji Ono is a retired painter who reflects on his life and career during the tumultuous period of Japan's modernization.

In the opera "La Bohème," what is the name of the group of struggling artists who live in a garret in Paris?

  1. The Bohemians

  2. The Artists

  3. The Students

  4. The Friends


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Giacomo Puccini's opera "La Bohème" follows the lives of a group of young artists living in poverty in Paris, known as the Bohemians.

Which novel by Salman Rushdie explores the life of a rock star named Saleem Sinai?

  1. Midnight's Children

  2. Shame

  3. The Satanic Verses

  4. Haroun and the Sea of Stories


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salman Rushdie's novel "Midnight's Children" features a protagonist named Saleem Sinai, who is born at the stroke of midnight on the day of India's independence and possesses magical powers.

In the musical "Chicago," what is the name of the nightclub where Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly perform?

  1. The Roxy

  2. The Kit Kat Klub

  3. The Cotton Club

  4. The Moulin Rouge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The musical "Chicago" is set in the 1920s and tells the story of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, two women who are incarcerated in Cook County Jail and compete for the spotlight.

Which novel by Thomas Mann explores the life of a young man who is drawn to the world of classical music?

  1. The Magic Mountain

  2. Death in Venice

  3. Buddenbrooks

  4. Doctor Faustus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thomas Mann's novel "Doctor Faustus" tells the story of Adrian Leverkühn, a brilliant composer who makes a pact with the devil in order to achieve musical greatness.

In the opera "Tosca," what is the name of the painter who is in love with the opera singer Floria Tosca?

  1. Mario Cavaradossi

  2. Scarpia

  3. Angelotti

  4. Spoletta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Giacomo Puccini's opera "Tosca" revolves around the love triangle between the painter Mario Cavaradossi, the opera singer Floria Tosca, and the evil police chief Scarpia.

Which novel by Haruki Murakami features a protagonist who is a classical music conductor?

  1. Norwegian Wood

  2. Kafka on the Shore

  3. 1Q84

  4. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Haruki Murakami's novel "1Q84," the protagonist Tengo Kawakami is a classical music conductor who becomes involved in a surreal and mysterious world.

In the musical "Rent," what is the name of the group of young artists who live in New York City's East Village?

  1. The Bohemians

  2. The Artists

  3. The Friends

  4. The Roommates


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jonathan Larson's musical "Rent" follows the lives of a group of young artists struggling to survive and create art in New York City's East Village.

Which novel by Milan Kundera explores the relationship between a young man and his love for classical music?

  1. The Unbearable Lightness of Being

  2. Immortality

  3. The Joke

  4. Life Is Elsewhere


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Milan Kundera's novel "Immortality" delves into the life of Agnes, a young woman who becomes obsessed with classical music and her desire for immortality.

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