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Queen - "The Magic Years" Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz based on Queen's 1987 three-part documentary "The Magic Years". CAUTION -- If you have not watched (or even heard of) this documentary, I strongly urge you to see it before taking this quiz! Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by robmeister. Estimated time: 8 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 25

1. Who is the first person seen in Volume 1? Hint

Freddie Mercury

Paul McCartney

Peter Ustinov

Keith Richards

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Question 2 of 25

2. Formula One race driver Jackie Stewart described a meeting with which band member? Hint

Roger Taylor

John Deacon

Brian May

Freddie Mercury

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Question 3 of 25

3. In the "Bohemian Rhapsody" montage in Volume 1, who forgot the words to the song? Hint

Dave Stewart

Samantha Fox

Roy Thomas Baker

Paul McCartney

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Question 4 of 25

4. Who came up with the idea to dress in drag for the "I Want to Break Free" video? Hint

John Deacon

Freddie Mercury

Roger Taylor

Brian May

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Question 5 of 25

5. In Volume 1, what was the name of the roadie who had claimed Queen would never make it? Hint

Rabbit

Ratty

Rascal

Rodent

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Question 6 of 25

6. Volume 2 features Queen's "conquering of North America." In the montage of clips that introduced the 1977 U.S. Tour, whose footprints can be seen at the Chinese Theatre? Hint

Cary Grant's

Humphrey Bogart's

John Wayne's

Clark Gable's

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Question 7 of 25

7. Volume 3 of "The Magic Years" concentrates on what? Hint

The 1986 Magic Tour

Making music videos

The band members' solo work

Memorable moments in the band's history

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Question 8 of 25

8. At the beginning of Volume 2, Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach are "interviewed" by an unseen voice. What did it take for Ringo and his wife to "like" Queen? Hint

A bribe

A platter of food

A dozen long-stem roses

Backstage passes to a Queen concert

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Question 9 of 25

9. In the segment with Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach, who was the unseen voice "interviewing" them? Hint

Peter Wyngarde

Marlon Brando

Peter Ustinov

Orson Welles

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Question 10 of 25

10. In the Korean TV segment of Volume 2, which band members were shown? Hint

John Deacon and Brian May

John Deacon and Roger Taylor

Brian May and Roger Taylor

All four members were present

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Question 11 of 25

11. What is the name of the British DJ who was "attacked" by Freddie Mercury in Volume 2?

Answer: (Two Words - Full name or last name)

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Question 12 of 25

12. Brian May was called "The Governor" by what rock guitarist? Hint

Eddie Van Halen

Jeff Beck

Pete Townsend

Keith Richards

13. In Volume 1, Billy Squier tells a story of a time when Freddie Mercury walked into a restaurant wearing a pair of pants so tight, he had to undo them before sitting down. What kind of pants were they? Hint

Satin pants

Tights

Blue jeans

Slacks

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Question 14 of 25

14. At one time, Freddie Mercury, Elton John, and Rod Stewart were jokingly talking about forming a new group together. What was the name of that group? Hint

Teeth, Nose and Hair

Two Queens and a King

The Three Amigos

The Royal Guard

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Question 15 of 25

15. What was the first non-Queen song performed in "The Magic Years" (HINT -- Concert footage in Volume 2)? Hint

Hello, Mary Lou

Tutti Fruitti

Stupid Cupid

Jailhouse Rock

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Question 16 of 25

16. In Volume 3, Elton John talks about Freddie Mercury and the price of celebrity. In the story, he says Freddie doesn't know how much an egg or a pint of milk costs, but what does he know the price of?

Answer: (Two words)

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Question 17 of 25

17. Queen's appearance on "Saturday Night Live" (shown in Volume 2) was their only live U.S. television appearance. On what date did they play? Hint

September 25, 1982

October 2, 1982

September 18, 1982

September 11, 1982

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Question 18 of 25

18. Who was the host of "Saturday Night Live" the night Queen performed?

Answer: (Two Words - Full name or last name, "Taxi" star)

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Question 19 of 25

19. In Volume 1, producer Roy Thomas Baker describes the making of "Bohemian Rhapsody". Where is he as he tells this story? Hint

In a recording studio

In his car

In his living room

At his piano

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Question 20 of 25

20. What is the name of Queen's first manager? Hint

Jim Beach

David Richards

Mike Stone

Norman Sheffield

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Question 21 of 25

21. Volume 3 of the documentary begins and ends with what song? Hint

Love of My Life

Is This the World We Created?

Radio Ga-Ga

One Vision

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Question 22 of 25

22. In Volume 2, there is a segment about Queen's 1985 tour of Australia, but nothing seemed to go right one night. What rock star attended that show? Hint

Phil Collins

Elton John

Mick Jagger

Rod Stewart

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Question 23 of 25

23. In Volume 2, during Queen's first visit to Japan in April 1975, which member was "nominated" to speak on behalf of the band during their press conference? Hint

Freddie Mercury

Brian May

John Deacon

Roger Taylor

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Question 24 of 25

24. At the end of the 1975 Japan segment, the band take a moment to say their thanks and farewells to the Japanese people in a cleverly-edited piece. Which band member was the greatest camera hog? Hint

John Deacon

Brian May

Freddie Mercury

Roger Taylor

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Question 25 of 25

25. Which of these bands was one of the opening acts for Queen when they played Wembley Stadium in 1986? Hint

a-ha

Big Country

Mr. Mister

Status Quo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the first person seen in Volume 1?

Answer: Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov introduces the documentary by saying "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Queen."

2. Formula One race driver Jackie Stewart described a meeting with which band member?

Answer: John Deacon

Jackie Stewart said that John Deacon had found out he was a fan and invited him to one their concerts. In return, he asked John what kind of car he drove (assuming that, as a rock star, he liked sports cars), and John said that he drove a Volvo!

3. In the "Bohemian Rhapsody" montage in Volume 1, who forgot the words to the song?

Answer: Samantha Fox

Surprised? I didn't think so... :)
Seriously, in Volume 3, Samantha Fox is seen jamming with Queen to "Tutti Fruitti" during a post-gig party after one of their shows at Wembley Stadium in 1986.

4. Who came up with the idea to dress in drag for the "I Want to Break Free" video?

Answer: Roger Taylor

In an interview clip, Freddie relayed that he had been asked if the other bandmates had any reservations about being in drag; he said "In fact, they ran into their frocks quicker than anything!" The video is a parody of the British soap opera "Coronation Street", which, by the way, was Oscar winner Ben Kingsley's first on-screen acting job!

5. In Volume 1, what was the name of the roadie who had claimed Queen would never make it?

Answer: Ratty

He had worked with Queen during their tour supporting Mott the Hoople. In his interview clip, he said "I remember thinking 'What a bunch of tossers; they'll never make it.' I was wrong."

6. Volume 2 features Queen's "conquering of North America." In the montage of clips that introduced the 1977 U.S. Tour, whose footprints can be seen at the Chinese Theatre?

Answer: Humphrey Bogart's

It's Bogie's footprints that we see. The tradition of stars' footprints at the Chinese Theatre is said to have began by accident, when Norma Talmadge, who was present at the theater's groundbreaking, accidently stepped into a patch of wet cement in 1927. There are several different stories of how this started, but this is one of the more accepted versions.

7. Volume 3 of "The Magic Years" concentrates on what?

Answer: The 1986 Magic Tour

Almost the entire hour highlights the Magic Tour, with the exception of a segment about Live Aid, in 1985.

8. At the beginning of Volume 2, Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach are "interviewed" by an unseen voice. What did it take for Ringo and his wife to "like" Queen?

Answer: A bribe

At first, Ringo and Barbara "dismiss" Queen (Ringo even says "Yes, I know them, but never liked them"). But when they are given an envelope full of money, Ringo says "What a great gang of guys!"

9. In the segment with Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach, who was the unseen voice "interviewing" them?

Answer: Peter Wyngarde

Peter Wyngarde played Klytus, the metal-faced Imperial Guardian, in the 1980 movie "Flash Gordon" (for which Queen did the soundtrack).

10. In the Korean TV segment of Volume 2, which band members were shown?

Answer: John Deacon and Roger Taylor

John and Roger were present, apparently to learn that the Korean word for "yes" was "neh."

11. What is the name of the British DJ who was "attacked" by Freddie Mercury in Volume 2?

Answer: Kenny Everett

Kenny Everett was the DJ who "promised" not to play "Bohemian Rhapsody" on the air in the two days before its official release, but during that period he played it 14 times!

12. Brian May was called "The Governor" by what rock guitarist?

Answer: Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck comments "Everyone loves to play his licks, y'know...Like they should be playing mine!"

Answer: Satin pants

Billy Squier went on to say it was amazing what lengths Freddie would go through for the sake of fashion.

14. At one time, Freddie Mercury, Elton John, and Rod Stewart were jokingly talking about forming a new group together. What was the name of that group?

Answer: Teeth, Nose and Hair

Freddie was Teeth, Rod was Nose, and Elton was Hair!

15. What was the first non-Queen song performed in "The Magic Years" (HINT -- Concert footage in Volume 2)?

Answer: Stupid Cupid

"Stupid Cupid" was a 1958 hit by Connie Francis.

Answer: nail laquer

I guess that's why Freddie was such a fashion magnet...

17. Queen's appearance on "Saturday Night Live" (shown in Volume 2) was their only live U.S. television appearance. On what date did they play?

Answer: September 25, 1982

The band is shown performing "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." They also performed "Under Pressure" that night.

18. Who was the host of "Saturday Night Live" the night Queen performed?

Answer: Danny DeVito

He introduces the band by turning off a TV and saying "What he's trying to say is: Ladies and Gentlemen, here is Queen."

19. In Volume 1, producer Roy Thomas Baker describes the making of "Bohemian Rhapsody". Where is he as he tells this story?

Answer: At his piano

It's a beautiful grand piano that is transparent, allowing you to see the inside of it.

20. What is the name of Queen's first manager?

Answer: Norman Sheffield

Norman Sheffield managed Queen for just under five years. He was infamous for paying each member 50-60 pounds per week, while he purchased a minimum of two Rolls Royces! In his interview clip, he was asked if he regretted losing Queen as a client. His reply: "Oh yes, I'd be stupid to say not."

21. Volume 3 of the documentary begins and ends with what song?

Answer: Is This the World We Created?

"One Vision" closes Volume 1. Volume 2 closes with Rock In Rio concert footage of "I Want to Break Free".

22. In Volume 2, there is a segment about Queen's 1985 tour of Australia, but nothing seemed to go right one night. What rock star attended that show?

Answer: Phil Collins

Phil Collins noticed that the lights weren't working and Freddie had to be constantly handed new microphones because they didn't work. After the show, he went backstage to reassure Freddie that, despite the fact that "everything that could possibly go wrong went wrong that night," it was still a good show.

23. In Volume 2, during Queen's first visit to Japan in April 1975, which member was "nominated" to speak on behalf of the band during their press conference?

Answer: Brian May

It was Brian who stood up and said the band were "completely overwhelmed" by the reception they had received. As a matter of fact, Brian was frequently the spokesman for the group through the years.

Answer: Roger Taylor

Except for one shot when Freddie stepped in and pretended to polish Roger's teeth, Roger can be seen jumping in and out of the frame in many of the shots.

25. Which of these bands was one of the opening acts for Queen when they played Wembley Stadium in 1986?

Answer: Status Quo

Status Quo was the "Special Guest" act, according to a ticket shown briefly in Volume 3. Two members of Status Quo talked about Queen in Volume 1, with one of them jokingly saying "The ugly one, what's his name? He sings..."
Also appearing at Queen's Wembley Stadium dates were INXS and The Alarm. Just goes to show how big a Queen concert REALLY was, because only they could pull off three opening acts like that! :)

Source: Author robmeister

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