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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.

Author
anthonyrappfan

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,543

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
158

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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

Brent Barrett

Brian Stokes Mitchell

Larry Kert

Norm Lewis

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Question 2 of 10

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

Otto Kringelein and Preysing

The Baron and Otto Kringelein

Preysing and Colonel Doctor Otternschlag

Otto Kringelein and Colonel Doctor Otternschlag

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Question 3 of 10

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

Michael Jeter

Timothy Jerome

Rex D. Hays

John Wylie

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Question 4 of 10

4. Whom does Preysing shoot and kill? Hint

Otto Kringelein

Hanns Bittner

Colonel Doctor Otternschlag

The Baron

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Question 5 of 10

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

Flaemmchen

Trudie

Elizaveta Grushinskaya

Raffaela

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Question 6 of 10

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

He wants to call his wife

He wants to say goodbye to Raffaela

He wants to wash his hands

He wants to call a lawyer

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Question 7 of 10

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

Jimmy

The Baron

Otto

Erik

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Question 8 of 10

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

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which character sings "Twenty-Two Years"? Hint

Flaemmchen

Otto Kringelein

Elizaveta Grushinskaya

Raffaela

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which character wants to go to Hollywood? Hint

Flaemmchen

Erik

Elizaveta Grushinskaya

Jimmy

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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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