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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.

Author
anthonyrappfan

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
219,468

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
478

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (12/15), Guest 157 (14/15), Guest 84 (12/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Where does the first tournament take place? Hint

Merano

Austria

Bangkok

Siam

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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

Molokov is a bodyguard hired by the Russian

Molokov is a KGB agent

Walter is a KGB agent

Boris is the Russian's brother

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Question 3 of 15

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

Budapest

Bangkok

Merano

New York City

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Question 4 of 15

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

She is his sister

She is his manager

She runs the tournament in which he competes

She is the female champion of the tournament

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Question 5 of 15

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

True

False

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Question 6 of 15

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

The Russian

The Arbiter

The American

Molokov

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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)

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Question 8 of 15

8. According to the Arbiter, when shall a chess game begun at noon end? Hint

Five P.M.

Two P.M.

Six P.M.

Four P.M.

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Question 9 of 15

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

He defects to the U.S.

He wants the prize money doubled

He refuses the prize money

He proposes to Florence

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Question 10 of 15

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

Five years

Six months

One year

Two years

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Question 11 of 15

11. Where is the second tournament held? Hint

Beijing

Colorado

Merano

Bangkok

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Question 12 of 15

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

He's commentating on the action

He is trying to get the Russian to lose

He hopes to win back Florence

He's controlling it

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who interviews the Russian on live television? Hint

Florence

Molokov

Walter

The American

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Question 14 of 15

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

Svetlana

Helga

Olga

Golde

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Question 15 of 15

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

His sad childhood

His failed relationship with Florence

His need to win

His temper

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Nov 08 2024 : Guest 98: 12/15
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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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