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Quiz about The Story of Chess
Quiz about The Story of Chess

The Story of "Chess" Trivia Quiz


"Chess" is a rock musical set during the Cold War. How well do you know the story of "Chess"? (All plot questions taken from original London production. This quiz contains spoilers.)

A multiple-choice quiz by anthonyrappfan. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
219,468
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
466
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Question 1 of 15
1. Where does the first tournament take place? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. We meet the American's rival, The Russian. Who is the Russian's traveling companion, and what does he do? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. The show's female lead is Florence Vassy. Where is her childhood home? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What relationship does Florence have to the American? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. True or False: The Arbiter, who oversees the chess tournament, can be easily bribed.


Question 6 of 15
6. With whom does Florence eventually fall in love during the show? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Complete this lyric from "The American and Florence/Nobody's Side": "Never be the first to believe, Never be the _____ to deceive".

Answer: (One Word)
Question 8 of 15
8. According to the Arbiter, when shall a chess game begun at noon end? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What does the Russian do after he wins the tournament? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. How long after the first tournament does the second tournament begin? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Where is the second tournament held? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. According to the American, why is he at the tournament? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Who interviews the Russian on live television? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What is the name of the Russian's wife? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. In the song "Pity the Child", what does the American reflect on? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where does the first tournament take place?

Answer: Merano

The American cynically joins the natives of Merano in singing the song of the same name.
2. We meet the American's rival, The Russian. Who is the Russian's traveling companion, and what does he do?

Answer: Molokov is a KGB agent

Molokov thinks the American is insane after seeing the latter lose his temper at a press conference. The Russian disagrees, he thinks the whole event was planned.
3. The show's female lead is Florence Vassy. Where is her childhood home?

Answer: Budapest

As a child, Florence escaped the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The Hungarian Revolution lasted from October 23rd 1956 to November 4th of the same year.
4. What relationship does Florence have to the American?

Answer: She is his manager

Florence is Freddy's caretaker; a sister, manager and second all rolled into one.
5. True or False: The Arbiter, who oversees the chess tournament, can be easily bribed.

Answer: False

The Arbiter is an upstanding referee. He won't be bribed by either women or dope.
6. With whom does Florence eventually fall in love during the show?

Answer: The Russian

While it is implied that the American and Florence have been romantically involved in the past, it is only the Russian that Florence is paired with in the show itself.
7. Complete this lyric from "The American and Florence/Nobody's Side": "Never be the first to believe, Never be the _____ to deceive".

Answer: last

"Nobody's Side" reflects Florence's belief that the only person you can really ever rely on is yourself.
8. According to the Arbiter, when shall a chess game begun at noon end?

Answer: Six P.M.

In "Quartet-A Model of Decorum and Tranquility", the Arbiter goes over some of the rules as Molokov, Florence and the Russian discuss the American's brash temper.
9. What does the Russian do after he wins the tournament?

Answer: He defects to the U.S.

In "Anthem", the Russian declares that he is only following his heart by defecting to the U.S.
10. How long after the first tournament does the second tournament begin?

Answer: One year

The second world tournament takes place in Bangkok, where the Russian looks to defend his title against a new challenger.
11. Where is the second tournament held?

Answer: Bangkok

In "One Night in Bangkok", the American tours but ultimately rejects the seedy Bangkok nightlife.
12. According to the American, why is he at the tournament?

Answer: He's controlling it

"And thank God I'm only watching the game, controlling it." The American says this in the song "One Night in Bangkok".
13. Who interviews the Russian on live television?

Answer: The American

The American doesn't ask him anything about the actual tournament. Instead, the American reveals that arrangements have been made to fly the Russian's wife to Bangkok for the deciding match.
14. What is the name of the Russian's wife?

Answer: Svetlana

Florence and Svetlana sing a duet about the Russian: "I Know Him So Well".
15. In the song "Pity the Child", what does the American reflect on?

Answer: His sad childhood

Being the product of a broken home is a major reason for the American's easily ignited temper, which lands him in hot water multiple times during the show.
Source: Author anthonyrappfan

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