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Musical References in Classic Literature

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge of musical references found in classic works of literature.
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In Jane Austen's \"Pride and Prejudice\", what instrument does Mr. Darcy play?

  1. Piano

  2. Violin

  3. Cello

  4. Harp


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mr. Darcy is known for his impressive piano skills, which he demonstrates during a performance at a ball.

In Charles Dickens' \"A Tale of Two Cities\", what song is sung by the revolutionaries during the storming of the Bastille?

  1. La Marseillaise

  2. The Internationale

  3. God Save the King

  4. Rule, Britannia!


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, is sung by the revolutionaries as they storm the Bastille, symbolizing their defiance against the monarchy.

In Mark Twain's \"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer\", what musical instrument does Tom play?

  1. Harmonica

  2. Guitar

  3. Banjo

  4. Fiddle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tom Sawyer is known for his harmonica playing, which he uses to entertain his friends and impress Becky Thatcher.

In Oscar Wilde's \"The Picture of Dorian Gray\", what opera is Dorian Gray particularly fond of?

  1. Carmen

  2. La Traviata

  3. Faust

  4. Madama Butterfly


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dorian Gray is captivated by the opera \"Faust\" by Charles Gounod, which he attends multiple times and finds deeply moving.

In F. Scott Fitzgerald's \"The Great Gatsby\", what song is played at Gatsby's lavish parties?

  1. Rhapsody in Blue

  2. Moonlight Sonata

  3. Für Elise

  4. Clair de Lune


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Gershwin's \"Rhapsody in Blue\" is the iconic piece of music associated with Gatsby's extravagant parties, capturing the era's spirit of decadence and excess.

In Ernest Hemingway's \"The Sun Also Rises\", what musical instrument does Brett Ashley play?

  1. Piano

  2. Violin

  3. Cello

  4. Guitar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brett Ashley is a talented cellist, and her playing is described as having a profound emotional impact on the characters in the novel.

In J.D. Salinger's \"The Catcher in the Rye\", what song does Holden Caulfield sing to Phoebe?

  1. Frère Jacques

  2. Old MacDonald Had a Farm

  3. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

  4. Happy Birthday to You


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Holden Caulfield sings \"Frère Jacques\" to his younger sister Phoebe in an attempt to comfort her during a difficult time.

In Harper Lee's \"To Kill a Mockingbird\", what musical instrument does Atticus Finch play?

  1. Harmonica

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. Piano


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atticus Finch is known for his harmonica playing, which he uses to entertain his children and connect with them on a personal level.

In John Steinbeck's \"Of Mice and Men\", what song do Lennie and George sing together?

  1. Home on the Range

  2. Old MacDonald Had a Farm

  3. Oh, Susanna

  4. Clementine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lennie and George often sing \"Oh, Susanna\" together, a popular folk song of the time, as a way to bond and find comfort in each other's company.

In William Faulkner's \"The Sound and the Fury\", what musical instrument does Benjy Compson play?

  1. Piano

  2. Violin

  3. Harmonica

  4. Guitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Benjy Compson is a mentally challenged character who finds solace in playing the piano, using it to express his emotions and connect with the world around him.

In Margaret Mitchell's \"Gone with the Wind\", what song does Rhett Butler sing to Scarlett O'Hara?

  1. My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean

  2. Dixie

  3. The Yellow Rose of Texas

  4. Carry Me Back to Old Virginny


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rhett Butler serenades Scarlett O'Hara with \"My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean\", a traditional Scottish folk song, during a romantic moment between them.

In George Orwell's \"1984\", what song is played during the Two Minutes Hate?

  1. Rule, Britannia!

  2. God Save the Queen

  3. Land of Hope and Glory

  4. Jerusalem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

During the Two Minutes Hate, a propaganda ritual in \"1984\", the song \"Rule, Britannia!\" is played to stir up feelings of nationalism and hatred towards the enemy.

In Aldous Huxley's \"Brave New World\", what musical instrument is used to control the emotions of the citizens?

  1. Piano

  2. Violin

  3. Guitar

  4. Synthesizer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In \"Brave New World\", a synthesizer is used to play music that manipulates the emotions of the citizens, creating a sense of contentment and conformity.

In J.R.R. Tolkien's \"The Lord of the Rings\", what song do the elves sing at the Council of Elrond?

  1. The Song of Eärendil

  2. The Lay of Leithian

  3. The Children of Húrin

  4. The Silmarillion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

At the Council of Elrond, the elves sing \"The Song of Eärendil\", a beautiful and haunting ballad that tells the tale of the half-elven hero Eärendil and his quest to save Middle-earth.

In Salman Rushdie's \"Midnight's Children\", what song is played during the midnight of India's independence?

  1. Jana Gana Mana

  2. Vande Mataram

  3. Saare Jahan Se Achcha

  4. Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

During the midnight of India's independence, the song \"Jana Gana Mana\", India's national anthem, is played, symbolizing the birth of a new nation.

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