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Quiz about La Bamba  The Movie
Quiz about La Bamba  The Movie

"La Bamba" - The Movie Trivia Quiz


February 3, 1959 was a very sad day in rock and roll history. How much do you know about this movie about Ritchie Valens?

A multiple-choice quiz by Bttrfly361. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Bttrfly361
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
168,346
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2300
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (6/10), Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 172 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Ritchie Valens had a half-brother named Bob who was sometimes jealous of Ritchie's success. Who played Bob in the movie? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was Ritchie's real last name?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 3 of 10
3. What was not one of Ritchie's hits? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was Ritchie's biggest fear? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. How old was Ritchie when he died?

Answer: (number)
Question 6 of 10
6. Who was not on that fateful flight with Ritchie on February 3, 1959? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. February 3, 1959 has been called Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. On of Ritchie's first love was named this. He also wrote a song about her. "Oh _______."

Answer: (One word, first name only)
Question 9 of 10
9. Did Lou Diamond Phillips do his own singing in this movie?


Question 10 of 10
10. How did Ritchie's family learn about his death in the movie? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 66: 6/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 172: 5/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 67: 9/10
Mar 15 2024 : Liz5050: 9/10
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 86: 10/10
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10
Mar 03 2024 : Guest 172: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Ritchie Valens had a half-brother named Bob who was sometimes jealous of Ritchie's success. Who played Bob in the movie?

Answer: Esai Morales

Esai Morales did a wonderful depiction of Ritchie's half-brother Bob. Lou Diamond Phillips made his acting debut as Ritchie Valens and Joe Pantoliano played Ritchie's manager Bob Keane. This great movie was directed by Luis Valdez.
2. What was Ritchie's real last name?

Answer: Valenzuela

Bob Keane changed his name from Richard Valenzuela to Ritchie Valens after Ritchie recorded his first single.
3. What was not one of Ritchie's hits?

Answer: Oh Boy!

"Oh Boy" was in fact a Buddy Holly song.
4. What was Ritchie's biggest fear?

Answer: Dying in a plane crash

Ritchie had many dreams about plane crashes and was terrified to fly, until he had to fly across country to appear on American Bandstand. He flew many times after that, but sadly, his biggest fear became a reality.
5. How old was Ritchie when he died?

Answer: 17

Sadly, Ritchie was only 17 years old when his life ended.
6. Who was not on that fateful flight with Ritchie on February 3, 1959?

Answer: Patsy Cline

Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper were two other rock stars on the flight. Roger Peterson was the pilot. Patsy Cline also died in a plane crash, but not the same one as Ritchie.
7. February 3, 1959 has been called

Answer: the day the music died

Don McClean made this line famous in his song "American Pie."
8. On of Ritchie's first love was named this. He also wrote a song about her. "Oh _______."

Answer: Donna

Donna Ludwig was Ritchie's first love. He wrote "Oh Donna" after they broke up.
9. Did Lou Diamond Phillips do his own singing in this movie?

Answer: No

The songs were sung by David Hidalgo from the band Los Lobos. Lou did a good job lip synching though!
10. How did Ritchie's family learn about his death in the movie?

Answer: On the radio

Sadly, they learned about it on the radio. What a horrible day for Ritchie fans everywhere.
Source: Author Bttrfly361

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