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The Greatest Showman Quiz

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

At the end of the first song P.T. Barnum (Phineas) transports to-

a)

himself as a boy

b)

himself as a groom

c)

himself as a student

d)

himself as a wealthy man

2.

What is the name of the young girl that was learning how to properly sip tea?

a)

Annabelle

b)

Charity

c)

Elizabeth

d)

Victoria

3.

Which of the following does NOT occur during the next song?

a)

Charity goes off to boarding school.

b)

Phineas' father dies.

c)

Phineas is caught stealing food.

d)

Charity runs away with Phineas.

4.

What does Charity's father, Mr. Hallett tell the adult Phineas when he comes to pick up Charity?

a)

You've done well, young man.

b)

You've certainly changed.

c)

She'll be back.

d)

She'll take care of you.

5.

When Charity and Phineas move out, eventually they-

a)

Fight about not having money.

b)

Are expecting a baby.

c)

Live an extravagant lifestyle.

d)

Move out of New York City.

6.

Why did Phineas lose his job as an accountant?

a)

He couldn't take time off to be with his pregnant wife.

b)

He proposed a crazy idea that his boss was offended by.

c)

His company's ships were lost in a typhoon.

d)

His company's railroad was robbed by Jesse James.

7.

What did Phineas give his daughter Caroline as a birthday gift?

a)

Wishing machine

b)

Circus tent

c)

Ballet shoes

d)

Santa Claus doll

8.

What does Charity wish for?

a)

A son

b)

A job for Phineas

c)

Happiness

d)

Her family's forgiveness

9.

What does Phineas open with his loan?

a)

A travelling circus

b)

The Barnum Museum

c)

A ballet school

d)

The Barnum Zoo

10.

Who is Barnum's first recruit for his revamped museum?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

What happens to the museum after Barnum hires his new recruits?

a)

Ticket sales skyrocket at the museum

b)

Ticket sales remained stable at the musuem

c)

He decided to sell the museum

d)

He decided to start a travelling circus

12.

After a critical review by James Gordon Bennett in the newspaper, Barnum-

a)

writes a letter to the publisher of his newspaper

b)

threatens him at one of the performances at the museum

c)

is offended by the phrase "circus" that was used in the article

d)

offers discounted tickets if patrons bring in the newspaper

13.

Barnum surprises Charity by-

a)

buying the newspaper that Bennett worked for.

b)

moving into the home next to her parent's home.

c)

asking her for a divorce so he can travel with the circus.

d)

proposing the idea to her of a travelling circus.

14.

Why does Barnum's daughter, Caroline want to quit the ballet?

a)

She wasn't very good as a dancer

b)

She was extremely nervous when she got on stage.

c)

Other girls were jealous because she was the best dancer.

d)

Other girls made fun of her because of her father's profession.

15.

Barnum closes the deal by offering this much of his business to his new apprentice.

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

15%

d)

20%

16.

Following James Gordon Bennett's next article-

a)

Barnum's popularity explodes

b)

Ticket sales plummet

c)

Protesters boycott the performances

d)

Carlyle resigns as his partner

17.

Who invites Barnum and his entertainers to meet them?

a)

Mayor of New York City

b)

U.S. President James Polk

c)

Queen Victoria of England

d)

U.S. President Zachary Taylor

18.

Which of the following does NOT occur following Ms. Lind's performance?

a)

She receives a standing ovation.

b)

Charity's father, Mr. Hallett complements Barnum.

c)

Barnum finds out that Ms. Lind was born wealthy.

d)

Barnum prevents his performers from attending the reception.

19.

Who disapproves of Phillip Carlyle's relationship with Anne (the trapeze artist)?

a)

Barnum

b)

Charity

c)

Jenny Lind

d)

Philip's parents

20.

True or False, after the incident at the opera Anne Wheeler keeps seeing Philip Carlyle.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Who tries to convince Barnum to not go on tour?

a)

Philip Carlyle

b)

Jenny Lind

c)

Charity

d)

Anne Wheeler

22.

The protesters did this at Barnum's Circus on the day he returned home.

a)

Kidnapped some of the performers

b)

Had Carlyle arrested

c)

Started a fire in the building

d)

Assaulted some of the spectators

23.

Who does NOT go back into the building trying to rescue someone during the fire?

a)

Barnum

b)

Anne

c)

Carlyle

24.

After the fire, Bennett tells Barnum that his circus was-

a)

A disgrace to mankind

b)

A blessing in disguise

c)

A celebration of humanity

d)

A favorite event for him to attend

25.

Once Barnum discovers that Jenny Lind quits, which of the following did NOT happen?

a)

Charity moved out

b)

Barnum's family was evicted

c)

Barnum went to the bar

d)

Jenny proposed to him

26.

Lettie Lutz, the bearded woman tells Barnum that he has given them a-

a)

Chance

b)

Family

c)

Opportunity

d)

New look on life

27.

While at the bar, who helps Barnum regain his confidence?

a)

The circus performers

b)

The bartender

c)

His wife

d)

His children

28.

How does Barnum save the circus?

a)

He gets a loan from the bank.

b)

Carlyle lends him the money.

c)

His performers worked for free.

d)

Donations arrived to rebuild the building.

29.

Unable to afford a rebuilding, the partners decide to-

a)

rent property in Manhattan

b)

rent property by the seashore

c)

perform in the streets

d)

perform in a tent

30.

How does Barnum arrive at his daughter's ballet recital?

a)

By limousine

b)

By carriage

c)

By elephant

d)

By glider

31.

Which quote appears at the end of this film?

a)
b)
c)
d)
32.

What are your two favorite quotes from this movie?

a)
b)
c)
d)