Only In America 10 - Coconut Record

Only In America 10 - Coconut Record

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History, Social Studies, Business, Architecture, Performing Arts

10th Grade - University

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The transcript describes a unique event where Spamalot, a Tony-winning Broadway musical, celebrated its first anniversary by organizing the world's largest coconut orchestra. Around 1199 people gathered to play coconuts in a special rendition of 'Always Look On The Bright Side of Life'. The event was monitored by Guinness World Records, and participants received free coconuts. Spamalot, adapted from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, opened in 2005 to critical acclaim and now holds a world record.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique musical event is highlighted in the introduction?

A choir of birds

A large coconut orchestra

A symphony of violins

A drum circle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Spamalot celebrate its first anniversary?

By launching a new play

By hosting a gala dinner

By releasing a new soundtrack

By organizing a coconut orchestra performance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many people participated in the coconut orchestra event?

1199

1500

500

800

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which song was performed during the coconut orchestra event?

Always Look On The Bright Side of Life

Bohemian Rhapsody

Let It Be

Imagine

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From which film was the musical Spamalot adapted?

The Life of Brian

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

The Meaning of Life

A Fish Called Wanda