Question:
But there is nothing benign in this question; it is an echo of To be, or not to be?

Does it follow that "The serious question remains, as an echo of the famous Shakespearean quote: to be, or not to be."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
I could.

Does it follow that "It's possible for most people."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
Hotel shopping areas consisted of retailers selling primarily expensive and tacky (or sometimes cheap and tacky) merchandise, and malls were utilitarian outlets of typical retail stores.

Does it follow that "Hotel shopping areas just sold tacky junk."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
Nearby Abu Serga Church (St. Sergius) also claims this distinction.

Does it follow that "Abu Serga Church is an unusual church that's popular with visitors."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell