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Quiz about Elvis The King Of Rock And Roll

Elvis The King Of Rock And Roll Quiz

This is a quiz on one of the most famous singers of all time. He sang everything from rock and roll to gospel. He captivated audiences all over the world, from his soothing ballads to his more upbeat songs such as "Jailhouse Rock".

A multiple-choice quiz by lteresa. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lteresa

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
87,230

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4227

Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (10/10), Guest 54 (8/10), Guest 82 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was Elvis born? Hint

1930

1900

1932

1935

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Question 2 of 10

2. Elvis had a twin brother?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Elvis' mother's name? Hint

Nora

Betty

Mary

Gladys

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Elvis' father's name? Hint

Jesse

Ralph

Vernon

Howard

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Question 5 of 10

5. Did Elvis' father ever spend time in jail?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year was "Blue Moon of Kentucky" released? Hint

1955

1954

1956

1957

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Question 7 of 10

7. Elvis was only shown on TV from the waist up.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what year did Elvis enter the Army? Hint

1955

1959

1958

1960

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Elvis' favorite fried sandwich? Hint

ham and egg sandwich

peanut butter and chocolate sandwich

fried peanut butter and mayo sandwich

fried peanut butter and banana sandwich

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Question 10 of 10

10. When did Elvis die? Hint

August 16, 1977

August 15, 1977

August 19, 1977

He is still alive

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Mar 25 2024 : Guest 108: 10/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 54: 8/10
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 82: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was Elvis born?

Answer: 1935

Elvis was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi.

2. Elvis had a twin brother?

Answer: True

His name was Jesse Garon Presley. He was stillborn. Elvis was born a half hour after Jesse. Due to the death of his brother, Elvis had a strong relationship with his mother.

3. What was Elvis' mother's name?

Answer: Gladys

Elvis was Gladys' baby. She died of a heart attack when she was only 42 years old. She was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1977, her body was moved to Graceland where it lies beside Elvis.

4. What was Elvis' father's name?

Answer: Vernon

Vernon built the house where Elvis was born, out of wood that cost $180.00.

5. Did Elvis' father ever spend time in jail?

Answer: Yes

He altered a $4.00 check to read $40.00. His family was in desperate need of money for food. He thought no one would notice what he had done.

6. In what year was "Blue Moon of Kentucky" released?

Answer: 1954

This song was originally recorded by Bill Monroe in 1947.

7. Elvis was only shown on TV from the waist up.

Answer: False

After his first TV appearance adult viewers were upset by the way he would shake his hips while singing "Hound Dog". They thought it was too sexual.

8. In what year did Elvis enter the Army?

Answer: 1958

March 24, 1958. The press labeled this day "Black Monday". Many of his fans went to the Greyhound Bus Depot to see him off. He was stationed in West Germany for 18 months.

9. What was Elvis' favorite fried sandwich?

Answer: fried peanut butter and banana sandwich

This sandwich is made just like a grilled cheese sandwich.

10. When did Elvis die?

Answer: August 16, 1977

Some people believe he died of a drug overdose, but the medical examiner said the cause of death was cardiac arrhythmia.

Source: Author lteresa

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