A Quiz On Street Performances: Trivia!

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1. What is this instrument?

An acoustic guitar

A banjo

An electric guitar

A ukulele

It's an acoustic guitar!

Explanation

It's an acoustic guitar!

About This Quiz

A Quiz On Street Performances: Trivia! - Quiz

Explore the world of street performances with our trivia quiz! Learn about famous performers like Robin Williams, understand the impacts of street performing, and discover specific instruments used by street artists. Perfect for enthusiasts of performing arts and urban culture.

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2. Which pop artist is famous for starting out as a street performer?

Justin Bieber

Beyoncé

Ed Sheeran

Demi Lovato

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.

Explanation

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.

3. Do you have to get a permit to be able to perform in Melbourne?

Yes

You do need a permit to perform in Melbourne.

Explanation

You do need a permit to perform in Melbourne.

4. Is 'crowding of streets and footpaths' a negative impact of street performing?

Yes

When people stop to watch performances they sometimes forget to be spatially aware and end up blocking passers-by on the streets and footpaths.

Explanation

When people stop to watch performances they sometimes forget to be spatially aware and end up blocking passers-by on the streets and footpaths.

5. How many acts (performances) did you see in the introduction of the interview?

There were four acts.

Explanation

There were four acts.

6. What instrument does Berto play?

This one?

Or this one?

Is it this one?

This one?

Berto plays the bamboo flute.

Explanation

Berto plays the bamboo flute.

7. Does Lucky Moore perform as a job or as a hobby?

As a job

As a hobby

Lucky performs as a job and to promote his music.

Explanation

Lucky performs as a job and to promote his music.

8. What were Berto's two favourite things about street performing?

Earning money

Meeting new people

Spreading his culture and learning others cultures

Advertising his music

Berto likes to meet new people and spread his culture as well as learn about others cultures.

Explanation

Berto likes to meet new people and spread his culture as well as learn about others cultures.

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9. What was Robin Williams during his time as a street performer?

A (living) statue

A mime

A stand up comedian

A spoken word poet

While attending an advanced program at Juilliard, Williams performed as a mime outside the Museum of Modern Art to earn some extra money.

Explanation

While attending an advanced program at Juilliard, Williams performed as a mime outside the Museum of Modern Art to earn some extra money.

10. Once you apply for a permit, how long does it usually take for the 'city of Melbourne' council to get back to you?

A couple days

A few weeks

Nearly a year

An hour

According to Berto, it only takes him an hour to get a permit.

Explanation

According to Berto, it only takes him an hour to get a permit.