NerdTests.com Test: The ultimate Les Miserables Test

Do you think you're the ultimate Les Miserables fan? This is your chance to find out! Complete this test and challenge your knowledge of the beloved musical. Whether you're a die-hard fan or you were just accidentally dragged into the movie once - you're going to have fun! This I swear by the stars... (spoiler alert: If you don't understand this reference, you're probably not going to have great results.)

When and where does the beginning of Les Miserables take place?

In Montreuil-sur-Mer, 1823
In Toulon, 1815
In Paris, 1832

Who played the main character Jean Valjean in the original London cast of 1985?

Michael Ball
Alfie Boe
Colm Wilkinson

Does Les Miserables take place during the French Revolution?

DUH. To the barricades!
The French what...?
Common mistake, but the French revolution took place a few decades earlier. IN ANOTHER CENTURY, for god's sake!

Which of the following people die in the musical?

Gavroche
Eponine
Valjean
Trick question, they all die. Everyone dies *sobs internally*
Fantine

Before people got friendzoned, they got...?

Marius-zoned
Eponine-zoned
Cosette-zoned
Fantine-zoned

A little fall of rain?

Sobs heavily.
Oh I love that duet between that girl and her boyfriend!
Valjean be killing dem high notes.

Complete the lyrics: At the end of the day...

You'll find me on tumblr.
You go to bed.
You're another day older.

In which of the following productions did Lea Salonga play the role of Fantine?

In the original Broadway run.
In the 10th anniversary concert.
In the 25th anniversary concert.
In the original West End run.
What even are you talking about?

Red...

The blood of angry men!
The colour of despair!
Taylor Swift's album!

10)

Last but not least: Who wrote the novel that Les Miserables is based off?

Andre Boublil, for sure.
Victor Hugo, duh.
Claude-Michel Schoenberg, why are you even asking?
Hugh Jackmann. Trust me on this one.

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