Mother and Child Reunion Tour Trivia Quiz

Answer: From an Asian menu with a chicken and egg dish of the same name.

In an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine in 1972, Paul Simon said that he saw the name of this dish on a Chinese restaurant's menu. That said, the dish seems to have its origins in Japan where a rice dish called oyakodon is served. In this dish, the chicken and egg are simmered in a stock, then served over a large bowl of rice.

Answer: It was the first time only artists' surnames had been used to name a group in pop music.

Up until 1964, the duo had been performing as "Tom & Jerry". When they got a contract for their first album with Columbia Records, executives there felt that they should use their own names for the group. This led to a change to "Simon & Garfunkel".

Answer: Hey, Schoolgirl

"Hey, Schoolgirl" was written and performed by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel as Tom & Jerry in 1957. It was recorded by Big Records and reached Number 49 in the charts. Both Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were still in high school when this song was recorded.

Answer: First

This song marks the first time that Paul Simon recorded music that some considered somewhat experimental. Its rhythm was inspired by Jamaican music, and reached the top five on both the US and British music charts.

Answer: 12

Paul Simon has actually been nominated for 24 Grammy Awards over the years in a number of different categories. Besides winning twelve of those awards, he also won two Brit Awards and has been nominated for an additional Brit Award.

Answer: True

Paul Simon received the Kennedy Centre Honours in 2002. This award is the highest available tribute to American performing and cultural artists.

Answer: The Wild Thornberrys Movie

This ballad called "Father and Daughter" was included in "The Wild Thornberrys Movie" about the singer's love for his daughter. It received the Oscar nomination, and also received the nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.

Answer: Saturday Night Live

Paul Simon was born and raised in New York City, so he decided to help begin the healing process for first responders. Only 18 days after the attack, Paul Simon made a special appearance on "Saturday Night Live" where he performed "The Boxer" to an audience of firefighters and police officers.

Answer: Edie Brickell

Paul Simon married Edie Brickell on May 30, 1992. He had been married twice before, but his marriage to Ms. Brickell has lasted well into the 21st century. They have three children.

Answer: Children's health in the US

Paul Simon co-founded the Children's Health Project and the Children's Health Fund. The money raised takes special buses complete with medical care items, similar to a mobile clinic, to medically underserviced areas. The first bus was used in New York City, but the foundation now uses them to service children in twelve states in the US, in both urban and rural areas. Paul Simon is also well-known for supporting a variety of children's music programs.