Musicals Test

Ms Twyman

The following is a practice test over Musicals. It is NOT identical to the actual test you would take as a part of the Film Studies course but it does cover much of the same content in a different format. Answer the questions below (remember that spelling DOES count). When you are finished click "submit" to send your answers. The test will then correct and score your test in addition to providing you with the percentage of answers you correctly selected.

  1. "Singin' In The Rain" was directed by _____?_____.

    2. Your answer:
    George Stevens
    Gene Kelly and Stanley Donnen
    Jean Hagen and Donald O' Conner
    Richard Lester

  2. Who produced "Singin' In The Rain"?

    3. Your answer:

  3. Who played Don Lockwood in "Singin' In The Rain"?

    4. Your answer:

  4. Who played Cosmo Brown in "Singin' In The Rain"?

    5. Your answer:

  5. Who played Lena Lamont in "Singin' In The Rain"?

    6. Your answer:

  6. "Singin' In The Rain's" plot line revolves around _____?_____.

    7. Your answer:
    the perils faced by early stuntmen
    the fun experienced by vaudeville performers
    the transition from silent films to talkies
    the life of a singer adicted to water and "A Clockwork Orange"

  7. The song "Make 'em Laugh" (from the movie "Singin' In The Rain"), could best be described as being performed in what style?

    8. Your answer:
    Astair/Rogers
    Garlandesque
    the jazz version of break dancing
    Busby Berkely

  8. The song "Singin' In The Rain" is performed in what style?

    9. Your answer:
    Astair/Rogers
    the jazz version of break dancing
    Busby Berkely
    Garlandesque

  9. The song "You Were Meant For Me" (from the movie "Singin' In The Rain"), is performed in what style?

    10. Your answer:
    the jazz version of break dancing
    Garlandesque
    Astair/Rogers
    Busby Berkely

  10. The song "Broadway Melody" (from the movie "Singin' In The Rain"), is performed in what style?

    11. Your answer:
    Garlandesque
    the jazz version of break dancing
    Astair/Rogers
    Busby Berkely

  11. Who wrote the screenplay for the movie "Singin' In The Rain"?

    12. Your answer:
    Adolph Hitler and Axis Annie
    Arthur Freed and Busby Berkley
    Gene Kelly and Donald O'Conner
    Betty Comden and Adolph Green

  12. In what year was "Singin' In The Rain" made?

    13. Your answer:

  13. Who played Cathy Seldon in the movie "Singin' In The Rain"?

    14. Your answer:

  14. What did the studio retitle Lamont and Lockwood's first talking picture in the movie "Singin' In The Rain"?

    15. Your answer:

  15. What did Cathy Seldon do to Lena Lamont when they first met?

    16. Your answer:
    Arranged to have her fired.
    Asked for her autograph.
    Shoved her in the pool.
    Threw a pie in her face.

  16. How did Cosmo Brown and Don Lockwood get their start in the movies?

    17. Your answer:
    They had an inside connection (they knew Mr. Simpson - not Homer)
    Lockwood started out as a stuntman and Brown played "mood music" for silent films
    They were both discovered while performing in a Vaudeville Show
    Like many performers Brown gothis start in the mail room and Lockwood was discoverd at Schwabb's Drugstore

  17. The first American talking picture was _____?_____.

    18. Your answer:

  18. Which quote MOST accurately describes Lena Lamont?

    19. Your answer:
    "A shimmering star in the cinema firmament."
    "A ruthlessly ambitious star who does not care who she steps on to get ahead."
    "Don Lockwood's fiance."
    "a wholesome singer, dancer and actress"

  19. A simple and emotionally direct solo would be categorized as having been performed in the _____?_____ style.

    20. Your answer:
    Busby Berkley
    Garlandesque
    Astaire/Rogers
    Jazz / Tap

  20. A big production number filled with unexpected transitions, a huge cast, spectacular uses of light, color, costumes and extraordinary sets would be categorized as having been performed in the _____?_____ style.

    21. Your answer:
    Busby Berkley
    Astaire/Rogers
    Jazz / Tap
    Garlandesque

  21. A romantic duet featuring soft lighting designed to enhance the performers singing and dancing abilities would be categorized as having been performed in the _____?_____ style.

    22. Your answer:
    Busby Berkley
    Garlandesque
    Astaire/Rogers
    Jazz / Tap

  22. The first Rock Musical was _____?_____.

    23. Your answer:

  23. Most musicals are "star vehicles".

    24. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  24. Who directed "A Hard Day's Night"?

    25. Your answer:
    Richard Lester
    Richard Starkey
    John Lennon
    Ringo Star

  25. The movie "A Hard Day's Night" proports to be about ____?_____.

    26. Your answer:
    a "James Bond like" plot against the Beatles"
    the quest for a giant ruby
    a typical day in the life of a successful rock band
    the transition from silent films to talking pictures

  26. Who was related to the "clean old man"?

    27. Your answer:
    Paul
    John
    George
    Richard

  27. Which of the following places did the Beatles NOT visit in the movie "A Hard Day's Night"

    28. Your answer:
    A television studio.
    A press conference.
    The Cirque' Club.
    An island in the Bahamas

  28. The Beatles originaly arrive in London via what form of transportation?

    29. Your answer:
    train
    car
    heliocopter
    blimp

  29. List the first names of the four Beatles (place a comma and a space between each name).

    30. Your answer:

  30. A Hard Day's Night was filmed in ____?_____ week(s).

    31. Your answer:
    a little over one
    several
    more than 12
    less than one

  31. Who Directed "Help!"

    32. Your answer:
    Stanley Donnen
    Paul Mc Cartney
    Richard Starkey
    Richard Lester

  32. Which of the following locations did the Beatles NOT visit in the movie "Help!"?

    33. Your answer:
    A ski area in the Swiss Alps
    The baggage compartment of a railroad car
    A strange temple
    Scotland Yard

  33. Which of the following individuals/groups assists the Beatles in their quest to save Ringo(in the movie "Help!")?

    34. Your answer:
    A long distance swimmer
    Shake
    Scotland Yard
    Two government scientists

  34. What film is often credited with having one of the first rock soundtrack's (adapted from previously existing songs?

    35. Your answer:

  35. Acording to inside sources United artists Studio executives rushed "A Hard Day's Night" into theaters before the Beatles popularity crested.

    36. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  36. "The Sound Of Music" was released in the same year as "A Hard day's Night"?

    37. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  37. What term does the following statement best describe: A musical number that encorporates singing and dancing. This number should enhance the film's story line and frequently encorporates costumes, set changes, and lighting effects.

    38. Your answer:

  38. Which of the following is NOT an example of a famous musical star or team of stars?

    39. Your answer:
    Judy Garland
    Barbara Strisand
    Bud Abbott and Lou Costello
    Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers

  39. Where do the Beatles attempt to record an album in the movie "Help!"

    40. Your answer:
    In planes, trains and automobiles
    In the middle of a field (that looks a lot like Stonehenge)
    Inside Scotland Yard
    In a television studio

  40. What film is credited with having one of the first ORIGINAL rock music soundtrack?

    41. Your answer:
    "A Hard day's Night"
    "The Graduate"
    "Easy Rider"
    "Help!"

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