A Quiz On Street Performances: Trivia!
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What was Robin Williams during his time as a street performer?
- A.
A (living) statue
- B.
A mime
- C.
A stand up comedian
- D.
A spoken word poet
Correct Answer
B. A mimeExplanation
While attending an advanced program at Juilliard, Williams performed as a mime outside the Museum of Modern Art to earn some extra money.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Is 'crowding of streets and footpaths' a negative impact of street performing?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
When people stop to watch performances they sometimes forget to be spatially aware and end up blocking passers-by on the streets and footpaths.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Once you apply for a permit, how long does it usually take for the 'city of Melbourne' council to get back to you?
- A.
A couple days
- B.
A few weeks
- C.
Nearly a year
- D.
An hour
Correct Answer
D. An hourExplanation
According to Berto, it only takes him an hour to get a permit.Rate this question:
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How many acts (performances) did you see in the introduction of the interview?
- A.
3
- B.
7
- C.
4
- D.
1
Correct Answer
C. 4Explanation
There were four acts.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What instrument does Berto play?
- A.
This one?
- B.
Or this one?
- C.
Is it this one?
- D.
This one?
Correct Answer
C. Is it this one?Explanation
Berto plays the bamboo flute.Rate this question:
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What is this instrument?
- A.
An acoustic guitar
- B.
A banjo
- C.
An electric guitar
- D.
A ukulele
Correct Answer
A. An acoustic guitarExplanation
It's an acoustic guitar!Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which pop artist is famous for starting out as a street performer?
- A.
Justin Bieber
- B.
Beyoncé
- C.
Ed Sheeran
- D.
Demi Lovato
Correct Answer
C. Ed SheeranExplanation
Ed Sheeran left home at 14 to busk in London and try and sell his music before he made it big time with 'a team'. He often references street performing and living with friends in his songs.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Do you have to get a permit to be able to perform in Melbourne?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
You do need a permit to perform in Melbourne.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Does Lucky Moore perform as a job or as a hobby?
- A.
As a job
- B.
As a hobby
Correct Answer
A. As a jobExplanation
Lucky performs as a job and to promote his music.Rate this question:
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What were Berto's two favourite things about street performing?
- A.
Earning money
- B.
Meeting new people
- C.
Spreading his culture and learning others cultures
- D.
Advertising his music
Correct Answer(s)
B. Meeting new people
C. Spreading his culture and learning others culturesExplanation
Berto likes to meet new people and spread his culture as well as learn about others cultures.Rate this question:
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