ISAAC ASIMOV’S SUPER QUIZ

Take this Super Quiz to a PhD. Score one point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, two points on the Graduate Level and three points on the PhD Level.

SUBJECT: LONG-RUNNING MUSICALS

Name the long-running musical theater production. (e.g., It begins with a high school reunion. Answer: Grease.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. The musical’s emblem is a picture of a waif named Cosette.

2. The musical begins on stage with an auction of old theatrical props.

3. Old Deuteronomy is but one of many characters.

4. Velma is arrested for murdering both her husband and her sister.

5. One of the songs is titled Circle of Life.

GRADUATE LEVEL

6. The plot revolves around fraternal twins Mickey and Eddie.

7. The actors perform wearing roller skates.

8. On a Greek island, Sophie is preparing to marry her fiancée, Sky.

9. The show opens with an audition for an upcoming Broadway production.

10. Many of the characters and plot elements are from the opera La Boheme.

PHD LEVEL

11. It plots the formation, success and breakup of The Four Seasons.

12. The actors dance and remove their robes to the opening song.

13. Its plot begins before and continues after Dorothy’s arrival in Oz.

14. A cold-hearted prince has been transformed into an unsightly creature.

15. Highlights include the evacuation of Americans from the embassy roof.

ANSWERS FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16:

1. Willie Nelson. 2. Joe Namath.

3. Psycho. 4. Dead. 5. Pocahontas. 6. Pluto. 7. O. Henry. 8. Be damned. 9. On my old Kentucky home.

SCORING:

24 to 30 points — congratulations, doctor; 18 to 23 points — honors graduate; 13 to 17 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 5 to 12 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 4 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?