FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about What Entertained Us in 2013
Quiz about What Entertained Us in 2013

What Entertained Us in 2013? Trivia Quiz


Join me on a quick tour around some of the best entertainment from 2013.

A photo quiz by rossian. Estimated time: 4 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Entertainment Trivia
  6. »
  7. Entertainment by Decade
  8. »
  9. The 2010s

Author
rossian
Time
4 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
376,567
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1196
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: matthewpokemon (10/10), Guest 216 (7/10), shvdotr (9/10).
-
Question 1 of 10
1. One of the most popular films of 2013 was '12 Years a Slave'. Which director, who shares his name with an American actor, brought the film to the big screen? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, the best selling album of 2013 was 'Midnight Memories'. Which band recorded it? Hint


photo quiz
Question 3 of 10
3. 2013 saw the release of the fifth main version in the series of video games usually abbreviated to GTA. For what do the initials stand? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. 'Hard Luck', first published in 2013, was the eighth book in a series written by Jeff Kinney under which overall title? Hint


photo quiz
Question 5 of 10
5. 2013 saw the death of Ray Manzarek, one of the founder members (in 1965) of a well known band. Who was their lead singer, who died in 1971? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. New to BBC television screens in 2013 was a programme starring Jack Donnelly and Mark Addy. It was based on Greek mythology, but sank without trace when the show was cancelled after its second series. What was its name? Hint


photo quiz
Question 7 of 10
7. After years of denial, Lance Armstrong eventually confessed to having used drugs during his cycling career. To which chat show host did he make this revelation in 2013? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. One of the best selling singles of 2013 (and of all time) was recorded by Robin Thicke with contributions by T.I. and Pharrell Williams. What was its title? Hint


photo quiz
Question 9 of 10
9. Starring Henry Cavill, a 2013 film, the first in a series named 'DC Extended Universe' had which of these titles? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The 2013 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Malmo, Sweden, on 18 May. The winning song was 'Only Teardrops' by Emmelie de Forest, who was representing which nearby country? Hint



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




View Image Attributions for This Quiz

Most Recent Scores
Mar 28 2024 : matthewpokemon: 10/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 216: 7/10
Mar 25 2024 : shvdotr: 9/10
Mar 18 2024 : Sethdv7: 10/10
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 67: 9/10
Mar 11 2024 : Mark1970: 9/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 76: 9/10
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 69: 4/10
Mar 06 2024 : BarbaraMcI: 10/10

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. One of the most popular films of 2013 was '12 Years a Slave'. Which director, who shares his name with an American actor, brought the film to the big screen?

Answer: Steve McQueen

Based on a true life story, the film starred Chiwetel Ejiofor as the free black man sold into slavery. As you may have worked out, it took him twelve years to obtain his freedom again. The film was nominated for several Academy Awards and won the ones for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Lupita Nyong'o) and Best Adapted Screenplay (John Ridley).

The two Steve McQueens have little in common, with the director being a black British man, while the actor was a white American. '12 Years a Slave' was only the third film for the director, with his previous work including 'Hunger' (2008) and 'Shame' (2011). Among the actor's best known films is 'The Great Escape' (1963), which is where the photo hint was directing you.
2. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, the best selling album of 2013 was 'Midnight Memories'. Which band recorded it?

Answer: One Direction

Often referred to as 1D, the band came to public attention during the 2010 series of 'The X Factor'. Although One Direction made the final, the series was won by Matt Cardle. The band has gone from strength to strength, with 'Midnight Memories' being their third album release. All four of the albums released from 2010 to 2014 inclusive reached the top of the charts in numerous countries.

The other bands listed are all popular 'boy bands'.

The photo was intended to point you (literally) towards the correct answer.
3. 2013 saw the release of the fifth main version in the series of video games usually abbreviated to GTA. For what do the initials stand?

Answer: Grand Theft Auto

The 'Grand Theft Auto' series began in 1997, with various other versions released regularly thereafter. 'Grand Theft Auto V' was the first new release for around five years and was extremely successful. The series, published by Rockstar Games, has been controversial due to the themes, but that hasn't stopped the games being among the most popular of video games. Who knows, the controversy may even have helped, but that would be a cynical viewpoint...

The picture of a thief might have helped you pick the right answer, if you didn't know it instantly.
4. 'Hard Luck', first published in 2013, was the eighth book in a series written by Jeff Kinney under which overall title?

Answer: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The books began as an online series in 2004, with the first 'proper' book being published in 2007. Further stories in the series have been published every year since, up to and including 2014, with the tenth, named 'Old School', scheduled for release in November 2015 at the time of writing of this quiz. The stories cover the adventures, and misadventures, of Greg Heffley, his best friend and Greg's relationships with other members of his family.

'A Series of Unfortunate Events' is a book series by Daniel Handler, using the pen name Lemony Snicket. The 'Nancy Drew Mysteries' were created by various authors using the name of Carolyn Keene while Rick Riordan wrote about Percy Jackson.

The hamburger clue was inspired by the Wimpy chain of fast food outlets.
5. 2013 saw the death of Ray Manzarek, one of the founder members (in 1965) of a well known band. Who was their lead singer, who died in 1971?

Answer: Jim Morrison

The Doors got together in Los Angeles, with Robby Krieger and John Densmore being the other two original members. Jim Morrison died in Paris, where he is also buried, and he is a member of the so-called '27 Club' of musicians who died at that age. Manzarek was particularly known for his skills as a keyboard player and continued to perform both as a solo artist and in various bands. His death was caused by a rare cancer.

The picture clue? Do you really need an explanation?
6. New to BBC television screens in 2013 was a programme starring Jack Donnelly and Mark Addy. It was based on Greek mythology, but sank without trace when the show was cancelled after its second series. What was its name?

Answer: Atlantis

The series featured Jack Donnelly as Jason, Robert Emms as Pythagoras (yes, that one) and Mark Addy as a rather cowardly Hercules. Although the names came from Greek mythology, the story lines were only loosely based on the well known stories. Jason married Ariadne, daughter of King Minos of Crete, for example. After two series, the BBC pulled the plug, with the final episode being shown in the UK in May 2015.

If the 'sank without trace' clue in the question didn't help, perhaps the sinking house in the photo might have pointed you towards the island of Atlantis, lost forever beneath the waves.
7. After years of denial, Lance Armstrong eventually confessed to having used drugs during his cycling career. To which chat show host did he make this revelation in 2013?

Answer: Oprah Winfrey

Armstrong had been the subject of long standing rumours about doping, which he had always strenuously denied. He had won the prestigious Tour de France for seven years in a row, from 1999 until 2005, with his reputation further enhanced since he had been diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996. In January 2013, he told Oprah Winfrey that the accusations of doping were true, and that he had won all his Tour de France races while using various illegal methods. Consequently, Armstrong's titles were removed.

The photo clue is of purple flowers, as a nod to Oprah's appearance in the film 'The Color Purple' in 1985.
8. One of the best selling singles of 2013 (and of all time) was recorded by Robin Thicke with contributions by T.I. and Pharrell Williams. What was its title?

Answer: Blurred Lines

The song was heavily influenced by a Marvin Gaye composition named 'Got to Give it Up', with Thicke and Williams being sued for, and found guilty of, copyright infringement. The song was a huge success, spending several weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and being equally popular in many other countries.

All the other titles have musical connections. 'Parallel Lines' was a 1978 album by Blondie, while 'London Calling' was recorded by The Clash and Ralph McTell sang 'Streets of London'.

The photo was meant to indicate blurry lines, rather than London.
9. Starring Henry Cavill, a 2013 film, the first in a series named 'DC Extended Universe' had which of these titles?

Answer: Man of Steel

The film was the first to feature Cavill as Superman, and covers his early years with his adoptive parents, who name him Clark Kent. Kevin Costner plays the role of Jonathan Kent, with Amy Adams portraying Lois Lane and Laurence Fishburne as Perry White. The 'DC Extended Universe' franchise has plans to make films featuring many of the superheroes who originally appeared in the DC Comics. All the red herrings are real films, but do not fit the other clues.

The picture clue features a steel wall to help you pick the right metal.
10. The 2013 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Malmo, Sweden, on 18 May. The winning song was 'Only Teardrops' by Emmelie de Forest, who was representing which nearby country?

Answer: Denmark

By tradition, the contest is held each year in the country represented by the previous year's winner. Since the 2012 contest was won by Sweden, with Loreen singing 'Euphoria', the 2013 finals were hosted by Malmo. Forest's song was reasonably successful, reaching the singles charts in several countries around Europe. Most songs are forgotten quickly - only ABBA with 'Waterloo' can claim to have been launched to fame by the contest.

The picture is of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen harbour.
Source: Author rossian

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor salami_swami before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
Related Quizzes
1. Entertaining 2016 Easier
2. Entertainment in the 2010s Average
3. The Year That Was 2010 Tough
4. Entertaining 2014 Easier
5. Entertaining 2012 Easier
6. TV, Movie or Video Game? Easier
7. Entertaining 2013 Easier
8. Entertaining 2010 Average
9. Entertaining 2011 Easier
10. Fun in the... Average

3/29/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us