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How Much is That Doggy in the Window? Quiz

"How Much is That Doggy in the Window" is a "Novelty" song which was recorded and released by Patti Page in 1953. This quiz includes questions about the song lyrics and the artist.

A multiple-choice quiz by merrijig. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
merrijig

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,145

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
530

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. From the lyrics, what sort of tail does the "Doggy" have? Hint

Droopy

Spikey

Waggley

Curly

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Question 2 of 10

2. Continuing on, to where does Patti Page state she must take a trip, thereby abandoning her sweetheart to solitude?
Hint

Alabama

California

New York

Colorado

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Question 3 of 10

3. There is method here in Patti Page's strategy. Clearly, the happy little pooch will protect her true love and scare away any would be "Baddies" with what? Hint

One hair raising howl

One terrified yelp

One bark

One bloodcurdling growl

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Question 4 of 10

4. But, it's not just Patti Page that's doing the singing. The little doggy (cute little waggley tailed thing that he is) also sings a part. What does he sing? Hint

Gimme a treat

Arf, Arf (also roof, roof once)

I'm no Rin Tin Tin!

I'm no fighter, I'm a lover

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Question 5 of 10

5. Patti Page just wants the little doggy. What is it that she won't settle for in lieu of the doggy? Hint

Ferret

Bull moose

Monkey

Bunny, kitty, goldfish

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Question 6 of 10

6. Let's pay tribute to the artist Patti Page. What was her birth name? Hint

Wilhelmina Brufft

Esmeralda St Marie

Joanna Van Huyghens

Clara Ann Fowler

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Question 7 of 10

7. Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote a musical about the US state in which Patti Page was born.
Which one might that be? Hint

Illinois

Oklahoma

Michigan

California

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which decade did Patti Page commence her recording career? Hint

1960s

1930s

1940s

1950s

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Question 9 of 10

9. Before establishing herself as a recording artist, Patti Page toured with a band as lead vocalist throughout the United States, during the mid 1940s. What was the name of the band? Hint

The Red Hot Mommas

Headbangers Inc

Jimmy Joy Band

Sound Lounge

10. Patti Page enjoyed a long and illustrious career. In 1998 she recorded her first "Live" album. Predictably, it was called "Live At (venue name): The 50th Anniversary Concert". What was the venue name? Hint

Caesar's Palace

Madison Square Garden

Carnegie Hall

The Rockefeller Center

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From the lyrics, what sort of tail does the "Doggy" have?

Answer: Waggley

"How Much is that Doggy in the Window" was written by Bob Merrill in 1952. He was born on May 17, in Atlantic City, New Jersey but was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died on February 17, 1998.

2. Continuing on, to where does Patti Page state she must take a trip, thereby abandoning her sweetheart to solitude?

Answer: California

Bob Merrill was a songwriter and lyricist. He produced compositions for music theater and also wrote movie screenplays. Some of his more familiar works in popular music include "Honeycomb" recorded by Jimmy Rodgers, "Mambo Italiano" recorded by Rosemary Clooney and "Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania" recorded by Guy Mitchell.

3. There is method here in Patti Page's strategy. Clearly, the happy little pooch will protect her true love and scare away any would be "Baddies" with what?

Answer: One bark

Bob Merrill made many musical contributions to Broadway, but his greatest success came as lyricist to the musical, "Funny Girl" which was a huge hit for Barbra Streisand. The poignant lyrics to the song, "People", from "Funny Girl" will remain as a testament to Merrill's artistry.

4. But, it's not just Patti Page that's doing the singing. The little doggy (cute little waggley tailed thing that he is) also sings a part. What does he sing?

Answer: Arf, Arf (also roof, roof once)

Bob Merrill was the second most successful songwriter in the UK charts throughout the 1950s.

5. Patti Page just wants the little doggy. What is it that she won't settle for in lieu of the doggy?

Answer: Bunny, kitty, goldfish

Patti Page recorded "How Much is That Doggy in the Window" in 1953. It topped the Billboard and Cashbox charts later, in the same year. The song was a huge hit in the UK, also topping the charts at number one.

6. Let's pay tribute to the artist Patti Page. What was her birth name?

Answer: Clara Ann Fowler

Patti Page was born Clara Ann Fowler November 8, 1927 and died January 1, 2013. She was 85 years old when she passed away.

7. Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote a musical about the US state in which Patti Page was born. Which one might that be?

Answer: Oklahoma

Patti Page was born in Claremore, Oklahoma.

8. In which decade did Patti Page commence her recording career?

Answer: 1940s

Patti Page was one of popular music's most successful artists, She commenced her recording career in 1947 with the hit single "Confess". She had a string of moderately successful single releases such as "So in Love", "All My Love", "I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine" but it was the hits she released in the 1950s that established her as a megastar.

These included a string of number one hits. Songs of that era that really put her on the map were "Tennessee Waltz" and "I Went to your Wedding".

9. Before establishing herself as a recording artist, Patti Page toured with a band as lead vocalist throughout the United States, during the mid 1940s. What was the name of the band?

Answer: Jimmy Joy Band

Patti Page toured with the Jimmy Joy Band throughout the United States during the the mid 1940s. Her manager at the time also managed the band, so there was an element of synergy in the union. It was in Chicago in 1947, whilst also singing with a small musical ensemble headed by Benny Goodman, that Patti Page got her big break and entry into the recording industry through Mercury Records.

Answer: Carnegie Hall

Although Patti Page had been recording and singing for approximately 50 years, this album, recorded live at Carnegie Hall was the first for which she received a Grammy award.

Source: Author merrijig

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