Handel
What was George Handel's middle name?
Fredric
What is the name of the Dean of Students (otherwise known as the principal)?
Dean Swift
What instrument does Jamie's best friend play?
Jamie Liam O'Flahrety
Instead of saying "mister" when addressing someone, how would an individual address someone important?
Master
True or False: Jaime's mother grew up as a singer, and that's how Jaime learned to sing.
False
What instrument did Handel play while rehearsing with the choir?
A harpsichord
What type of school allowed students to live there while in attendance?
A boarding school
What profession does Jamie's mom have?
A wash woman
This was not yet discovered, and so individuals had to find an alternate source for light.
Electricity
What is Jamie's nickname given to him by the boys at school?
Mutt
Handel was a professional musician, and also wrote music. What is the name of the profession in which a person writes music?
Composer
What is Jamie's nickname given to him by the boys at school?
Mutt
What is Jamie's connection to Binton before they knew each other?
Jamie's dad worked for Binton's dad in the mill
A person would wear this to tell society if they were important or rich
A wig
What style/genre of music does Handel compose?
Classical
In the opening scene, Handel is taken by horse-drawn carriage to the city he visits. While he is working inside the carriage, what does he eat for a snack?
Grapes
Before Jamie is chosen to sing in the choir, who sings his part first (and fails)?
Binton
What is the name of Jamie's best friend?
Hugh
A phrase that describes someone's wealth, power, or lack of.
Social Status
Name a type of singing voice used in a choir to describe a male singing voice. Hint: Handel says this to Binton, "You there, _____. Didn't you say you could read at first sight?"
Tenor
Handel's father was not supportive of his role as a musician. What profession did Handel's father want him to have instead?
A lawyer
When the boys try to get Jamie back with a fight, what do they chant when they are going to his bed chambers?
"We're going to silence the mutt!"
What is Jamie's full name?
James Liam O'Flaherty
Handel was most popular in which century?
a) 1700s
b) 1800s
c) 1900s
A
What is the location of the school where Handel's Last Chance took place? Provide the city and country.
Dublin, Ireland