12 Quizzes on Classical Composers

By Gail McGaffigan

One quiz each on the lives of Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Liszt, Schubert, Schumann, Verdi, Wagner, Chopin, Haydn, Handel, and Grieg. May be used in conjunction with the Classically Gail free, one-year course in Music Appreciation (classicallygail.blogspot.com), to supplement other curriculum, or just test your knowledge! Reproduceable for classroom, homeschool, or personal enrichment. Full answer key in the back of the book.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gail McGaffigan
• Release date: Oct 12, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301340378

Gail McGaffigan

Isn't it hard to find something good to read sometimes? I know the feeling. It's tough to find a book that's clean, but not boring; with honorable characters with whom you feel a kinship. I am dedicated to creating wholesome, enjoyable books for you and your family, because I create them for my family, as well. If you're expecting to read about how it was always my dream to be a writer, you might be disappointed: I am sort of a reluctant author. My interest in writing grew from my fascination with mostly-forgotten American books of the 19th and early 20th centuries; not so much the great classics, but good dimestore, bread-and-butter-type books. Their material is so incredibly good, and I love the values, but much of it is not suited to the modern reader; so I think of myself as working "post-humorously" with authors of the past, restoring their intent. It's a lot like home renovation - Some will make it historically perfect, others will modernize everything...but some would rather restore the builder's intent, by synthesizing old and new to create something that's just right. Back then, authors felt that it was important to convey this message: It's worth it. All the struggle and the sacrifices we make to maintain our integrity and live with dignity are all worth it. This message is as vital today as ever, and I am honored for this chance to deliver it to you and your family. A New Jersey native and graduate of the Boston University School for the Arts, I now live in coastal New England with my husband, son, daughter, and a greyhound who has 19 lives. I am currently at work on her next book, as well as Classically Gail, my free, one-year online course in Music Appreciation. I may be contacted at either of her blogs, including http://www.classicallygail.blogspot.com

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12 Quizzes on Classical Composers

By Gail McGaffigan

Copyright 2012 Gail M. McGaffigan

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Table of Contents

Quizzes

Bach

Beethoven

Chopin

Grieg

Handel

Haydn

Liszt

Mozart

Schubert

Schumann

Verdi

Wagner

Answers

Bach

Beethoven

Chopin

Grieg

Handel

Haydn

Liszt

Mozart

Schubert

Schumann

Verdi

Wagner

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Author’s Note:

To check your answers, click the title at the top of the quiz.

Bach

1. In what year did Bach die?

2. Name an American who was alive at the same time.

3. What famous castle can be seen from the streets of Eisenach?

4. What other great German composer lived in Bach's time?

5. What instruments could Bach play?

6. For what purpose did Bach travel from place to place, as a boy?

7. What was the name of Sebastian's father?

8. Who was Hans, the Player?

9. How many children had Bach? Which two were musicians?

10. Name three pieces by Bach that you have heard.

Beethoven

1. When and where was Beethoven born?

2. Who was his first teacher?

3. What did his father do?

4. How old was Ludwig when he left school?

5. What description of him as a boy in school has been given?

6. How old was he when he first played in public?

7. What composition of his was first to be published? How old was he at the time?

8. Which of his teachers took great interest in him?

9. What did he say about the little boy's future?

10. Where did Beethoven go when he was sixteen years old, and why?

11. With what two great masters