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Hairspray is a 2002 boardway musical preformance of a new adaptation, Hairspray Live is a TV special that aired live NBC on December 7, 2016, it is produced by Neil Meron and Craig Zadan, it was host by Darren Criss, what did you really know about Hairspray Live take a quiz.

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1.

Which year did Hairspray Live took place in Baltimore?
- A.
  
  1952
- B.
  
  1962
- C.
  
  1960
- D.
  
  1956
Correct Answer
B. 1962

Explanation
Hairspray Live is a musical that takes place in Baltimore. The question is asking for the year in which the events of Hairspray Live specifically took place in Baltimore. The correct answer is 1962.

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2.

Teenager .......................... dream to dance on Corny Collins show, a local TV program?
- A.
  
  Celine John
- B.
  
  Mary Peter
- C.
  
  Tracy Turnblad
- D.
  
  Nelson Tasha
Correct Answer
C. Tracy Turnblad

Explanation
Tracy Turnblad is the correct answer because she is the only one mentioned in the question who dreams to dance on the Corny Collins show. The question states that "Teenager ... dream to dance on Corny Collins show," implying that only one person fits this criteria. Celine John, Mary Peter, and Nelson Tasha are not mentioned in relation to the Corny Collins show, so they are not the correct answer.

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3.

Hairspray Live served as NBC's .................. entry in its series of made for TV musical telecast?
- A.
  
  4th
- B.
  
  5th
- C.
  
  6th
- D.
  
  3rd
Correct Answer
A. 4th

Explanation
Hairspray Live served as NBC's fourth entry in its series of made for TV musical telecasts. This indicates that NBC had previously aired three other musical telecasts before Hairspray Live.

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4.

Who encourages Tracy on her campaign to integrate the all white Corny Collins show?
- A.
  
  Her Father
- B.
  
  Her Brother
- C.
  
  Her Sister
- D.
  
  Her Mother
Correct Answer
D. Her Mother

Explanation
Tracy is encouraged by her mother to campaign for integration on the all-white Corny Collins show. Her mother supports her daughter's desire for equality and believes in her ability to make a difference.

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5.

Who became a celebrity overnight?
- A.
  
  Tracy
- B.
  
  Edna
- C.
  
  Link
- D.
  
  Penny
Correct Answer
A. Tracy

Explanation
Tracy became a celebrity overnight.

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6.

What is the name Tracy's mother?
- A.
  
  Cookies Turnblad
- B.
  
  Edna Turnblad
- C.
  
  Maybelle Turnblad
- D.
  
  Marissa Turnblad
Correct Answer
B. Edna Turnblad

Explanation
The correct answer is Edna Turnblad. This can be inferred from the question which asks for Tracy's mother's name. Out of the given options, Edna Turnblad is the only one that matches the criteria.

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7.

Tracy ................ a role on the show?
- A.
  
  Skip
- B.
  
  Lost
- C.
  
  Won
- D.
  
  Play
Correct Answer
C. Won

Explanation
The question is asking about Tracy's success in obtaining a role on the show. The word "won" is commonly used to describe winning a role or being selected for a position, so the correct answer is "won".

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8.

Who is the owner of the local record store?
- A.
  
  Mr. Pinky
- B.
  
  Rob Barker
- C.
  
  Link Larkin
- D.
  
  Motormouth Maybelle
Correct Answer
D. Motormouth Maybelle

Explanation
Motormouth Maybelle is the owner of the local record store. This can be inferred from the given options, where the other three individuals (Mr. Pinky, Rob Barker, and Link Larkin) are not mentioned or implied to be the owner.

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9.

Who act as Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray Live?
- A.
  
  Kristen Chenoweth
- B.
  
  Andrea Martin
- C.
  
  Paul Vogt
- D.
  
  Marissa Heart
Correct Answer
A. Kristen Chenoweth

Explanation
Kristen Chenoweth is the correct answer because she is known for her role as Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray Live. She is a well-known actress and singer, and her portrayal of Velma Von Tussle in the live production was highly acclaimed. Chenoweth's talent and experience make her the most suitable choice for the role of Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray Live.

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10.

Which one do you like?
- A.
  
  Billie Holiday
- B.
  
  Darren Criss
- C.
  
  Zandan Mercy
- D.
  
  Neil Meron
Correct Answer
B. Darren Criss

Explanation
The question asks for the person that the individual likes, and the correct answer is Darren Criss.

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