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"Heimat", Part I Trivia Quiz

There has been no quiz about 'Heimat', so my aim is to put that omission right. It was shown back in the eighties, but to me it still stands out. The questions are spread over two quizzes, this being the first part.

A multiple-choice quiz by jaydel. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jaydel

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,095

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
150

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who directed 'Heimat'? Hint

Douglas Sirk

Wolfgang Petersen

Edgar Reitz

Peter Lorre

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Question 2 of 10

2. At the start of every episode (except the first one), one of the people in the series tells us what has happened last time. Who is he? Hint

Hermann

Eduard

Paul

Glasisch Karl

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is another particular feature of 'Heimat'? Hint

It is not chronological

It is only in black and white

Some episodes are in the form of a musical

It is alternately in black and white and in color

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Question 4 of 10

4. The series is some kind of miniature history of Germany in the twentieth century. When does the story begin? Hint

At the unification of Germany in the 19th century

At the start of World War I

Just after World War I

At the start of the twentieth century

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Question 5 of 10

5. The story takes place in Schabbach. In which part of Germany is that village located? Hint

Bavaria

The Hunsr�ck

Saxony

Black Forest

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who's the first person we see? Hint

Eduard

Paul

Maria

Karl Glasisch

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is the central figure in the series? Hint

Paul

Maria

Glasisch Karl

Anton

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Question 8 of 10

8. Paul's brother is Eduard, who stayed behind in Schabbach as the war raged. Why? Hint

He objected to the war and chose not to volunteer

He was too young

He was too sickly

He was too old

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Question 9 of 10

9. Next to (or maybe instead of) women, Paul's main interest is what? Hint

Radios

Cars

Flying

Animals

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Question 10 of 10

10. Is Maria (the daughter of the Mayor) the first love of Paul?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who directed 'Heimat'?

Answer: Edgar Reitz

Wolfgang Petersen is famous for 'Das Boot', Douglas Sirk (born Hans Detlef Sierck) was a film director from the last century. Peter Lorre was a German actor.

2. At the start of every episode (except the first one), one of the people in the series tells us what has happened last time. Who is he?

Answer: Glasisch Karl

With the help of some photographs, the story as it has unfolded is being told.

3. What is another particular feature of 'Heimat'?

Answer: It is alternately in black and white and in color

Also, the actors speak in dialect most of the time.

4. The series is some kind of miniature history of Germany in the twentieth century. When does the story begin?

Answer: Just after World War I

Paul Simon returns to his home village after having survived the terrible carnage of trench warfare.

5. The story takes place in Schabbach. In which part of Germany is that village located?

Answer: The Hunsr�ck

You won't find Schabbach on a map as it is a fictitious village. The Hunsr�ck is located just north of the French border and east of the Luxembourg border.

6. Who's the first person we see?

Answer: Paul

He descends from a hill, overlooking the village where he was born and raised.

7. Who is the central figure in the series?

Answer: Maria

As the story takes us through the 20th century, we see Maria Wiegand getting old. She is being played by just one actress: Marita Breuer.

8. Paul's brother is Eduard, who stayed behind in Schabbach as the war raged. Why?

Answer: He was too sickly

His hobby is photography.

9. Next to (or maybe instead of) women, Paul's main interest is what?

Answer: Radios

At one point he succeeds to make a radio with which he receives broadcasts from around Europe. Later on, he will make a living out of it as a businessman.

10. Is Maria (the daughter of the Mayor) the first love of Paul?

Answer: No

It is Apollonia, an exotic looking beauty. She eventually runs off with a French officer.

Source: Author jaydel

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