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Quiz about Grand Hotel
Quiz about Grand Hotel

Grand Hotel Trivia Quiz


"Grand Hotel" debuted on November 12th, 1989 at the Martin Beck Theater. Ready to take a trip to old Berlin?

A multiple-choice quiz by anthonyrappfan. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
239,543
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
156
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Question 1 of 10
1. David Carroll originated the role of Baron Felix von Gaigern, but who can be heard singing the role on the cast recording? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "We'll Take a Glass Together" is sung by which two characters as well as the ensemble? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which cast member had appeared onstage with Jeff Goldblum in 1981? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Whom does Preysing shoot and kill? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Whom does Otto dance with in "Who Couldn't Dance With You?" Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. As Preysing is hauled off to jail, what is his request? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which character is a new father by the end of the show? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Complete this lyric from "As It Should Be": "Dangerous games and a ___________ existence."

Answer: (One Word)
Question 9 of 10
9. Which character sings "Twenty-Two Years"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which character wants to go to Hollywood? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. David Carroll originated the role of Baron Felix von Gaigern, but who can be heard singing the role on the cast recording?

Answer: Brent Barrett

David Carroll died of AIDS during the recording session, so Brent Barrett was brought in to sing the role.
2. "We'll Take a Glass Together" is sung by which two characters as well as the ensemble?

Answer: The Baron and Otto Kringelein

Michael Jeter played Otto, the abookkeeper who is determined to live it up while he still can. Jeter has also been seen in "The Green Mile" with Tom Hanks. He played Edouard Delacroix.
3. Which cast member had appeared onstage with Jeff Goldblum in 1981?

Answer: Timothy Jerome

Jerome and Goldblum appeared together in "The Moony Shapiro Songbook", one of those rare shows that opened and closed on the same night! Also in the cast was Gary Beach, who later played Roger de Bris in "The Producers".
4. Whom does Preysing shoot and kill?

Answer: The Baron

Baron Felix is low on money, and steals Preysing's wallet. Preysing catches him in the act and shoots him, fatally wounding him. Preysing is later arrested, and nobody believes that a baron would steal a wallet!
5. Whom does Otto dance with in "Who Couldn't Dance With You?"

Answer: Flaemmchen

At the Baron's urging, Flaemmchen, the typist, dances with Otto, the terminally ill bookkeeper. The Baron and Otto develop a great friendship throughout the show, although the Baron originally intends only to swindle him out of money.
6. As Preysing is hauled off to jail, what is his request?

Answer: He wants to wash his hands

Preysing is arrested for the murder of the Baron, whom he shot for stealing his wallet. Mortally wounded, the Baron sings "Roses at the Station".
7. Which character is a new father by the end of the show?

Answer: Erik

Bob Stillman originated the role of Erik, the front desk receptionist who learns at the end of the show that his pregnant wife has given birth. Stillman has also been seen in "Grey Gardens" and his music was featured in "Urban Cowboy".
8. Complete this lyric from "As It Should Be": "Dangerous games and a ___________ existence."

Answer: carefree

The Baron sings of his need for adventure at the beginning of the show. Little does he know that his risky behavior will have serious consequences.
9. Which character sings "Twenty-Two Years"?

Answer: Raffaela

Raffaela is Elizaveta Grushinskaya's companion who secretly harbors an unrequited love for her. Grushinskaya is an aging ballerina on her farewell tour who falls in love with the younger Baron.
10. Which character wants to go to Hollywood?

Answer: Flaemmchen

Flaemmchen is a typist, but is told she has the looks to go to Hollywood. A lecherous Preysing tries to proposition her, but she resists. At the end of the show she goes to Paris with Otto Kringelein.
Source: Author anthonyrappfan

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