SUPER QUIZ

Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. 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.

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

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3. Old Deuteronomy is but one of many characters.

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

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

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GRADUATE LEVEL

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

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7. The actors perform wearing roller skates.

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

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

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

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PH.D. LEVEL

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

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

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

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14. A coldhearted prince has been transformed into an unsightly creature.

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

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SCORING: 18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honors graduate; 10 to 14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you?