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WorksheetsThe last week of the Proms quiz!
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Who wrote The Carnival of the Animals?
Elgar
Beethoven
Saint-Saens
Mozart
Which of these animals is NOT included in The Carnival of the Animals?
Lion
Donkey
Kangaroo
Hippopotamus
What instrument represented the elephant in The Carnival of the Animals?
Bassoon
Double Bass
Tuba
Clarinet
Which instrument represented the Fossils in The Carnival of the Animals?
Flute
Xylophone
Trumpet
Harp
What building is this?
The Royal Albert Hall
Buckingham Palace
The Shard
The Houses of Parliament
What instrument is this?
Cello
Flute
Guitar
Violin
What instrument is this?
Trombone
Saxophone
Trumpet
Tuba
Which musical family does the harp belong to?
Woodwind
String
Brass
Percussion
What instrument is this?
Fanfare Trumpet
Funfair Kazoo
Harold Trombone
Herald Tooter
Which song includes these words; "Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet"?
The National Anthem
Rue Britannia
Jerusalem
Land of Hope and Glory
What flag is traditionally waved at The Last Night of the Proms?
St George's flag
Union Jack
St Patrick's flag
St Andrew's flag
In what year was the first Proms concert held?
1895
1985
1975
1920
How much did it cost to go to a Proms concert in 1895?
£6
10 shillings (50p)
£2
1 shilling (5p)
Which Symphony Orchestra is most closely associated with The Proms?
Garden Suburb Symphony Orchestra
Barnet School's Symphony Orchestra
BBC Symphony Orchestra
National Youth Symphony Orchestra
When does The Proms season happen during the year?
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Which two people created The Proms
Robert Newman and Edward Elgar
Robert Newman and Sir Henry Wood
Sir Henry Wood and Beethoven
Miss Baker and Mozart
Why are The Proms called The Proms?
Proms is short for 'promenade' which means to take a leisurely walk. At the original proms the audience were ordered to walk around for the entire concert. No sitting was allowed.
Proms is short for 'promenade' which was historically the promenade dance at the start of a ball (large formal party). Originally everyone used to dress up in their smartest clothes and dance at The Proms.
Proms is short for 'promenade' and a promenade is a formal dance. Originally the audience at the Proms would have to dance for the entire concert, even if the music wasn't very dance-like.
Proms is short for 'promenade' which means to take a leisurely walk. The original proms were informal occasions held in parks where the audience would wander and maybe picnic whilst listening to the music.
How long does The Proms season now last for?
8 days
8 weeks
80 years
8 hours
Where are The Proms now held?
Queen's Hall
The Royal Festival Hall
The Royal Albert Hall
Buckingham Palace
Which night of The Proms was dedicated to Beethoven?
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Everyday
