The musical rule states that when the emotion gets too high for speech, you sing, and when its too high for song, you dance. A comprehensive database of west side story quizzes online, test your knowledge with west side story quiz questions. West side story is an awardwinning broadway musical loosely based on william shakespeares romeo and juliet. In romeo and juliet, romeo kills paris, but in west side story chino kills tony. What song is about the puerto ricans opinion on the. The somewhere project, a citywide exploration of west side story. You will use these details in the paper you will be writing. West side story film 1961 15question multiple choice quiz. The story is set among american and puerto rican street gangs in new york citys upper west side. West side story movie reflection questions worksheet this is a 5 page document that contains 24 questions related to the movie west side story. Swain spend an entire chapter on the analysis of west side story.
Gay music for consuelo, who is examining herself in the. Where did the jets and the sharks decide to meet for their war council. West side story graphic organizer for 7th 12th grade. Acemen highest ranking member of the group or gang. The bedroom as a window opening onto the fire escape, a bed on a wall, a small shrine to the virgin, and a curtained doorway, rear.
I usually make the first 20 questions worth 1 point each and the open response worth 5 for a total of 25 points. Each songs lyrics are presented here, along with a set of analysis questions. Instead of fair verona, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean, its the mean streets of 1950s new york city, where young gangs rumble over the right to walk down the street. Perfection learning north second avenue logan, ia, 515460500 p. Do you think it can ever be decided which side began this conflict. A musical set on the west side of new york city around 1957. Language arts classes can draw close comparisons between west side story and romeo and juliet with a lesson that compares and contrasts the characters and plot points from both stories. About west side story west side story, which opened on september 26, 1957, is a landmark in american musical theatre history. This classroom supplement is meant to accompany the materials in the soundfly course and to open. West side story quiztest by phantom k music productions tpt. The quiz can be used in an english, film studies, or medi. Directed and choreographed by jerome robbins, the show was written by composer leonard bernstein, librettist arthur laurents, and lyricist stephen sondheim. Leonard bernstein conducts west side story alternativtitel. Our online west side story trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top west side story quizzes.
Students can complete these questions while viewing the movie or as a follow up once the movie has been completed. Musical theater west side story grade 6 free printable tests. There are some nice solo lines for alto in the first book, lots of flute playing including some exposed passages in the third octave, and two fun spots. It is based on william shakespeares romeo and juliet. The film west side story is based on the 1950s broadway stage play, from an idea inspired by shakespeares romeo and juliet. West side story movie reflection questions worksheet west. This book is to be neither an accusation nor a confession, and least of all an adventure, for death. West side story study guide tribeca film institute. The question and answer section for west side story 1961 film is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Trivia quiz questions on the great musical, west side story. Oct 24, 2010 facts about west side story by leba hertz. The first 4 questions are short answer, the next 6 are matching, the next 10 are multiple choice, and the last one is an open response. West side story chapter 4 instead bernardo is kind of like. The 2009 holy name cadets will perform selections from the music of leonard bernstein including west side story. Literature learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Who said, now i know tony like i know me and i guarentee you can count him in. Other activities to help include hangman, crossword, word scramble, games, matching, quizes, and tests. West side story chapter 4 instead bernardo is kind of. Do the online exercises and report your answers in this worksheet. Based on shakespeares romeo and juliet, this musical is a staple in middle schools and high schools in america. Prologue the opening is a halfdanced, halfmimed, dance of sorts. It shows the growing tensions between the sharks, a puerto rican gang, and the jets, a gang made up of american boys.
Instead of two rival families pitted against each other as in shakespeares play, the musical features two rival street gangsthe jets, made up of second. Additionally, an activity encourages readers to compare the 1961 film version west side story directed by robert wise with the 1996 film version of romeo and. Logged in players can create a quiz and have their scores. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually.
West side story by irving shulman, 1967, pocket books edition, in english. West side story movie reflection questions worksheet. Terms in this set 41 who is the leader of the jets. West side story mega pack of activities west side story has long been a favorite of music lovers everywhere. Puerto rico belongs to the commonwealth of america.
Think youve got your head wrapped around west side story. Tony riff baby john doc previous question next question. Do you watch west side story in your general music class. Free literature flashcards about west side story comp. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about west side story 68 quiz. Instead of fair verona, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean, its the mean streets of 1950s new york city, where young. Cool music by leonard bernstein lyrics by stephen sondheim boppy, with a solid beat a 1st time almost whispered cra zy boy, get cool, boy.
Book by music by lyrics by arthur leonard stephen laurents bernstein sondheim choreography by jerome robbins rehearsal script as of october 21, 2008. This is the download for you this quiz is 21 questions long. Give at least two examples one where they sang, and one where they danced. The jets meet the sharks there, with both sides bringing their girlfriends.
West side story questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on. West side story study guide west side story play language stool pigeon a person acting as a decoy or informer. West side story presented a turning point in american musicals by moving away from traditionally light themes and focusing on the social issues of the day including immigration and assimilation, racism, interracial relationships, and street gangs and turf wars. After 4 classes and discussion, they take this exam. West side story is a musical tragedy film, directed by robert wise and jerome robbins, which is an awardwinning and adaptation of the. As you watch the film version of west side story, use this viewing guide to help keep your class on track and analyze important plot events. There is a door between the bedroom and the parlor. Free literature flashcards about west side story quiz. Luckily for us, they found an entirely new way to tell the story of romeo and juliet. Tony and maria fall in love, despite the fact that they are associated with rival gangs tony.
The story is set against the backdrop of clashing street gangs on the citys west side. Take this fun quiz and see which west side story character you most resemble. West side story 100question reproducible test print edition quick overview. Need reed 1 book from west side story sax on the web forum. Music by leonard bernstein lyrics by stephen sondheim slowly somewhere a place i peace and quiet and op en air wait for us some where. Murphy 7 december 2006 west side story chapter 4 this is the party chapter. West side story, a musical adaptation of shakespeares romeo. Enhance your studying by making use of this interactive quiz and printable worksheet on the musical west side story. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details.
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West side story quiztest by phantom k music productions. Would you like to have a quiztest that will assess your kids knowledge of characters and plot. Rival street gangs engage in relatively harmless activities until one fight spells tragedy for two young lovers. The idea of taking one of the most famous and tragic love stories of all time and translating it to modern america, focusing it around the racial and inner city problems arising at that time and which still exist today. As you watch the movie version of west side story, add to your answers using evidence from the play. Set in 1950s new york, the musical was adapted for the big screen in 1961. Mar 17, 2010 wakefield youth music theatre present west side story at theatre royal wakefield from 2 to 11 september 2010. Wakefield youth music theatre present west side story at theatre royal wakefield from 2 to 11 september 2010. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Measure literal comprehension of the plot, setting, and characters with truefalse, multiple choice, and matching formats.