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Janis Joplin Trivia Quiz

This quiz is dedicated to Janis Joplin,one of the greatest performers of the 1960's. Please take this quiz to test your knowledge to see how much you really know about her life. Have fun and enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by ashalia. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ashalia

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
53,580

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
2090

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (14/15), Kittycat_1019 (9/15), Guest 82 (8/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was Janis' father's name? Hint

Clarke

Michael

Seth

John

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Question 2 of 15

2. What state was Janis born and raised in? Hint

Louisiana

Oklahoma

Arizona

Texas

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Question 3 of 15

3. What year did Janis die? Hint

1969

1971

1968

1970

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Question 4 of 15

4. True or False: Janis was the middle child in her family?

True

False

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Question 5 of 15

5. In 1963, Janis hitchhiked to what state to join the hippie movement? Hint

Alabama

California

Arkansas

Colorado

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Question 6 of 15

6. In 1968, what album did Janis and her band release? Hint

Cheap Thrills

Ball and Chain

Piece of my Heart

Turtle Blues

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Question 7 of 15

7. In reference to the above question, a month after its release, the 1968 album went to what? Hint

gold

neither

platnium

multi platnum

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Question 8 of 15

8. When was Janis inducted into the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'? Hint

1984

1985

1995

1994

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Question 9 of 15

9. How did Janis die? Hint

car accident

house fire

she was shot

heroin overdose

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Question 10 of 15

10. After her death, her last album was released. What is the name of that album? Hint

'Me and Bobbie McGee'

'Greatest Hits'

'Mercedes Benz'

'Pearl'

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Question 11 of 15

11. On the album 'Big Brother and the Holding Company Featuring Janis Joplin' there is a song called 'Women is Losers'. In this song, what do men always seem to do? Hint

kick you when you're down

end up on top

love you then leave you

look down on me

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Question 12 of 15

12. 'Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company' were signed to what major recording label? Hint

Virgin Records

Columbia Records

Jive Records

Arista Records

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is her official website called? Hint

www.janisjoplin.com

www.janisjoplin2000.com

www.joplinonline.com

www.officialjanis.com

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Question 14 of 15

14. Randal Myler wrote a play about Janis. What is the name of the play? Hint

In the Life of Janis Joplin

Love, Janis

Janis Forever

Joplin Lives On

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Question 15 of 15

15. What kind of car did Janis own? Hint

Mercedes Benz

Lexus

Jaguar

Porsche

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Janis' father's name?

Answer: Seth

2. What state was Janis born and raised in?

Answer: Texas

She was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas.

3. What year did Janis die?

Answer: 1970

She died October 4, 1970.

4. True or False: Janis was the middle child in her family?

Answer: False

This answer is false! Janis was the oldest of the Joplin children.

5. In 1963, Janis hitchhiked to what state to join the hippie movement?

Answer: California

This happened in San Francisco.

6. In 1968, what album did Janis and her band release?

Answer: Cheap Thrills

All of the other choices were live versions of these songs on the album.

7. In reference to the above question, a month after its release, the 1968 album went to what?

Answer: gold

8. When was Janis inducted into the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'?

Answer: 1995

9. How did Janis die?

Answer: heroin overdose

She died in Los Angeles.

10. After her death, her last album was released. What is the name of that album?

Answer: 'Pearl'

11. On the album 'Big Brother and the Holding Company Featuring Janis Joplin' there is a song called 'Women is Losers'. In this song, what do men always seem to do?

Answer: end up on top

First verse in this song: 'Women is losers Women is losers Women is losers, oh, Say honey women is losers. Well, I know you must have heard it all, And everywhere, Men always seem to end up on top.'

12. 'Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company' were signed to what major recording label?

Answer: Columbia Records

13. What is her official website called?

Answer: www.officialjanis.com

14. Randal Myler wrote a play about Janis. What is the name of the play?

Answer: Love, Janis

It opened April 3, 20001 in New York City at the Village Theater.

15. What kind of car did Janis own?

Answer: Porsche

It was a 1965 Porsche Cabriolet.

Source: Author ashalia

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