The Golden Apple
Who is the main character, and what war is he and his men returning from
Ulysses, The Spanish American-War
The name "Juno" is the Roman equivalent of a Greek Goddess, what is the Greek name of this Goddess
Hera
What is Cliff Lanes vocal range?
Tenor
There is a dog in some of the songs, how many songs is he in?
How does Jerry convince Sally to join his TV show?
By having Cliff sing to her over the phone
Who did Penelope remarry at the end of the Story?
No one, she stayed faithful
In Greek Mythology, what is the Sorceress Circe known for?
Turning men to pigs
What is Eris the Goddess of?
Discord, Mischief, etc.
What was the main cause of the 'Top Banana' Musical popularity?
Phil Silvers amazing acting with Jerry Biffle
What is Jerry's big problem throughout the whole Musical?
His sponsor is planing on leaving due to a lack of views
Why do Ulysses and his men travel to Rhododendron?
To take Helen back from Paris
What does the Golden apple do in Greek Mythology?
Story: Gives complete power at the cost of Human Feeling
Mythology: Gives Immortality, makes you a Demi-god.
What is the Mayor of Rhododendron's name, and what are they the hero of?
Hector, the hero of troy
What is the name of Jerry's TV show
The Blendo Soap Program
What is Jerry's plan to get views back?
To set up a marriage between him and Sally
During the baking contest, Miss Minerva, Mrs. Juniper, and Lovey Mars all try to bribe the judge. Who ends up winning?
Lovey Mars
In Greek Mythology, why would Achilles not die from a knife to the Heart?
Achilles heel
(he can only be hurt from a wound on his heel)
What is the name Cliff gives Jerry when he says he is getting married?
"A girl"
How many years did it take for Top Banana to get a Movie after being released?
4 years
Why does Jerry's Plan not work?
Because Sally and Cliff are getting married during his show, and if he tried to get married to sally, it would cause problems for his audience.
Special Question: What is the Greek name of each of the Town's women?
(There are four, and whichever team gets the most correct gets bonus points)
Lovey Mars: Aphrodite
Miss Minerva: Minerva
Mrs. Juniper: Juno/Hera
Mother Hare: Eris
Special Question: In Rhododendron, Calypso, Scylla, Charybdis, and the Sirens represent temptations that are usually in cities. What are some reasons at least one of them would be chosen to represent a Temptation?
(The team with the most correct answers gets bonus points, must include what creature and why it is a temptation)
Calypso: She is stuck on an island that captures lost sailors, and she attempts to keep them trapped there.
Scylla: She was so beautiful that Circe was later forced to turn her into a Ship eating monster.
Charybdis: originally a young girl who used her beauty to distract and steal, she was turned into a monster by Zeus after stealing his cow.
The Sirens: They are young, female-like beings that lure Ships to their islands with their voices, where they then kill and eat the Sailors.
What is a cause of a conflict in both shows?
Singing, Two people falling in love, Someone trying to marry another who is already in love, etc.
Why did trying to revive Top Banana not work?
Phil Silvers was too good at playing Jerry Biffle that when they tried to, it didn't work as they couldn't find anyone like him
Special Question: at the beginning of the show, where was Jerry Biffile, why was he there, and who did he meet there?
(whichever team gets the most correct gets bonus points)
Where: A Department store
Why: To sign Autographs for his new book
Who: Sally Peters