| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ATTILA | Verdi opera based on a historic invader |
| OTELLO | Verdi opera based on a Shakespeare play |
| OTELLO | Verdi opera based on a Shakespeare tragedy |
| FALSTAFF | Verdi opera based on a Shakespearean character |
| ERNANI | Verdi opera based on a Hugo play |
| ATTILA | Historical figure on whom a Verdi opera is based |
| HERNANI | 1830 Hugo play on which a similarly named Verdi opera is based |
