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Homework - Due **** June, 23:59 HOL time.
Suggested hand in date February 28th
You can choose any combination of questions below to submit for this assignment. The maximum marks you can be awarded is 30 so do not attempt any more than that as it won't be marked.
Fill in the blanks (10 points - 2 points each)
1. Jesus goes to visit a ________ which he is horrified to find has been taken over by the _____________ and merchants of dodgy goods
2. This is the _____________ for Judas, who has become increasingly ________ of Jesus' relationship with Mary
3. They persuade Judas to hand over his ________ in exchange for a _________ award.
4. He gets annoyed when Jesus won't perform __________ for him and sends Jesus back to _______.
5. The _____ film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar was the ________ highest-grossing film of that year.
2. This is the _____________ for Judas, who has become increasingly ________ of Jesus' relationship with Mary
3. They persuade Judas to hand over his ________ in exchange for a _________ award.
4. He gets annoyed when Jesus won't perform __________ for him and sends Jesus back to _______.
5. The _____ film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar was the ________ highest-grossing film of that year.
Multiple Choice (10 points - 1 point each)
1. What is the musical style of Jesus Christ Superstar?
a) Easy Listening
b) Rock Opera
c) Rhythmn and Blues
d) Music Hall
2. Where is Jesus is preparing to enter at the start of the musical?
a) Galilee
b) Israel
c) Jerusalem
d) Bethlehem
3. What is the name of the woman who washes Jesus' feet and hands with expensive oils?
a) Mary
b) Sue
c) Janet
d) Felicity
4. Who decides that "Jesus must die"?
a) The priests
b) The lawyers
c) The money lenders
d) The doctors
5. On the journey into Jerusalem, what did Jesus say would take up the tune if the crowds were silent?
a) The birds and fish
b) The rocks and stones
c) The grass and bushes
d) The wind and rain
6. Who has a dream about Jesus?
a) King Herod
b) Judas Escariot
c) Caiaphas
d) Pontius Pilot
7. What is happening at the start of the second act?
a) The First Dinner
b) The First Supper
c) The Last Dinner
d) The Last Supper
8. Which of the Apostles denies three times that he knew Jesus?
a) Andrew
b) Peter
c) Thomas
d) Matthew
9. What happens to Judas after he hands over Jesus?
a) He lives happily ever after
b) He joins the crowds shouting for Jesus' death
c) He hangs himself from a tree
d) He vanishes and is never seen again
10. Who appears at the end of the musical as a vision, singing the title song "Jesus Christ Superstar"?
a) Caiaphas
b) Herod
c) Judas
d) Annas
a) Easy Listening
b) Rock Opera
c) Rhythmn and Blues
d) Music Hall
2. Where is Jesus is preparing to enter at the start of the musical?
a) Galilee
b) Israel
c) Jerusalem
d) Bethlehem
3. What is the name of the woman who washes Jesus' feet and hands with expensive oils?
a) Mary
b) Sue
c) Janet
d) Felicity
4. Who decides that "Jesus must die"?
a) The priests
b) The lawyers
c) The money lenders
d) The doctors
5. On the journey into Jerusalem, what did Jesus say would take up the tune if the crowds were silent?
a) The birds and fish
b) The rocks and stones
c) The grass and bushes
d) The wind and rain
6. Who has a dream about Jesus?
a) King Herod
b) Judas Escariot
c) Caiaphas
d) Pontius Pilot
7. What is happening at the start of the second act?
a) The First Dinner
b) The First Supper
c) The Last Dinner
d) The Last Supper
8. Which of the Apostles denies three times that he knew Jesus?
a) Andrew
b) Peter
c) Thomas
d) Matthew
9. What happens to Judas after he hands over Jesus?
a) He lives happily ever after
b) He joins the crowds shouting for Jesus' death
c) He hangs himself from a tree
d) He vanishes and is never seen again
10. Who appears at the end of the musical as a vision, singing the title song "Jesus Christ Superstar"?
a) Caiaphas
b) Herod
c) Judas
d) Annas
Short Answer (10 points - 2 points each)
1. Why is Judas angry at Mary near the beginning of the story?
2. Who sang the role of Jesus for the original album?
3. What is the name of the new song which was written for the 1972 film?
4. Why was John Travolta not given the role of Jesus in the film?
5. In what years were Webber and Rice knighted by the Queen?
2. Who sang the role of Jesus for the original album?
3. What is the name of the new song which was written for the 1972 film?
4. Why was John Travolta not given the role of Jesus in the film?
5. In what years were Webber and Rice knighted by the Queen?
True or False (10 points - 2 points each)
If the statement is false you should also correct it.
1. Jesus is happy with the way the Temple is being used when he visits it.
2. The TV show which helped to choose a Jesus for the arena tour was called "Superstar".
3. The second film version of Jesus Christ Superstar was released in 2010.
4. This was the fourth musical collaboration between Webber and Rice to be professionally staged.
5. The 1973 film was shot on location in Israel.
1. Jesus is happy with the way the Temple is being used when he visits it.
2. The TV show which helped to choose a Jesus for the arena tour was called "Superstar".
3. The second film version of Jesus Christ Superstar was released in 2010.
4. This was the fourth musical collaboration between Webber and Rice to be professionally staged.
5. The 1973 film was shot on location in Israel.
Opinion Question (10 points)
Do you think that religious groups were right to condemn this musical when it opened or not? What do you think about the fact that it was banned by a country for being "irreligious"? Give your opinion in at least 150 words.
Extra Credit
Pick one of the following options to submit. Each option is worth 30 points.
A. Research
Jesus Christ Superstar is a type of Passion Play, telling the story of the days leading up to Jesus' death. Do some research into the tradition of Passion Plays, some productions of Passion Plays around the world or any other film or television representations of Jesus' death. This is a wide ranging topic so you have pretty much free reign to write about an aspect that interests you, not restricted to the examples above. Tell me about your findings in at least 300 words.
NOTE: By Passion Plays I'm talking about the representation of Jesus' final days, not the 1981 play written by Peter Nichols or the 2010 film staring Megan Fox, just in case you get confused!
NOTE: By Passion Plays I'm talking about the representation of Jesus' final days, not the 1981 play written by Peter Nichols or the 2010 film staring Megan Fox, just in case you get confused!
B. Art
The most recent touring production of this musical featured several celebrities in the main roles. If you could put any celebrity into a production of Jesus Christ Superstar who would it be and what roles would you give them? Create a poster for your production showing the big name stars you've cast and the characters they are playing.
C Musical
Make a video or sound recording of you singing or playing one of the songs from Jesus Christ Superstar. Upload your video to a file sharing website (photobucket) or youtube and include the link in your video/recording. I am looking for effort and interpretation here rather than musical talent (although being able to hold a tune does help!). You can choose any song, you are not restricted by gender. For more information about videos please visit the forum.
D. Puzzle
Complete THIS JIGSAW and upload a copy of the finished image to an image hosting website.