The Sydney Opera House: Design and Drama Quiz

Question 1

Which Danish architect won the international competition to design the Sydney Opera House in 1957?

A Arne Jacobsen

B Henning Larsen

C Jørn Utzon

D Bjarke Ingels

Question 2

This structural engineering firm was hired to solve the complex geometric problem of the Opera House shells.

A Ove Arup & Partners

B Thornton Tomasetti

C WSP Group

D ARUP

Question 3

Which Australian government official was initially the strongest political advocate for the Sydney Opera House project?

A Joe Cahill

B Bob Carr

C Paul Keating

D Robert Menzies

Question 4

This architect was the primary collaborator at Arup who worked closely with Utzon on the spherical geometry of the roof.

A Peter Rice

B Povl Ahm

C Ove Arup

D Jack Zunz

Question 5

Which architect completed the interiors of the Sydney Opera House after Utzon resigned?

A Peter Hall

B Glenn Murcutt

C Ken Woolley

D Harry Seidler

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