A Quiz On Street Performances: Trivia!

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  • 1. 

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

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  • 2. 

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

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    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.

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

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  • 4. 

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

    • A.

      3

    • B.

      7

    • C.

      4

    • D.

      1

    Correct Answer
    C. 4
    Explanation
    There were four acts.

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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.

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  • 6. 

    What is this instrument?

    • A.

      An acoustic guitar

    • B.

      A banjo

    • C.

      An electric guitar

    • D.

      A ukulele

    Correct Answer
    A. An acoustic guitar
    Explanation
    It's an acoustic guitar!

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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 Sheeran
    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.

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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. Yes
    Explanation
    You do need a permit to perform in Melbourne.

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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 job
    Explanation
    Lucky performs as a job and to promote his music.

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  • 10. 

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

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