FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Shut Up! Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about Little Richard. Have fun!

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

Author
NalaMarie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,885

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
628

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Little Richard's real name? Hint

Richard Wayne Penniman

Michael Richard Johnson

Wallace Richard Benton

Richard Joseph Norton

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. How many children did his parents have? Hint

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Is this statement true or false? Little Richard was a minister?

Answer: (True or False ... T or F)

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. What year was Little Richard inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Hint

1988

1978

1983

1986

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Finish this Little Richard quote, 'Elvis may be the King of Rock and Roll, but I am the ___'?

Answer: (One Word ... now think a little bit)

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these shows was he NOT in? Hint

'Martin'

'Full House'

'Baywatch'

he has appeared in all of these.

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. In what year was he born? Hint

1934

1930

1928

1932

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. This phrase is from what Little Richard song, 'Wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom'? Hint

'Tutti Fruitti'

'Lucille'

'Good Golly Miss Molly'

'Ready Teddy'

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. The movie 'Down and Out in Beverly Hills' made which song of his hit the charts? Hint

'Great Gosh a Mighty'

'Long Tall Sally'

'Rip It Up'

'Keep a Knockin'

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Where is he originally from? Hint

Kentucky

Louisiana

Georgia

Alabama

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Little Richard's real name?

Answer: Richard Wayne Penniman

2. How many children did his parents have?

Answer: 12

3. Is this statement true or false? Little Richard was a minister?

Answer: True

In 1957, in the midst of a sold-out tour, Richard quit rock 'n' roll, after a plane scare, to become a preacher in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, went back to singing, then in 1976 Little Richard returned to the ministry, and by 1979 had recorded 'God's Beautiful City' for World Records, and had become a full-time evangelist.

4. What year was Little Richard inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Answer: 1986

5. Finish this Little Richard quote, 'Elvis may be the King of Rock and Roll, but I am the ___'?

Answer: Queen

6. Which of these shows was he NOT in?

Answer: he has appeared in all of these.

He played an exterminator in 'Martin', 'Maurice' in an episode of 'Baywatch' and he played himself in 'Full House' in an episode titled 'Too Little Richard Too Late.'

7. In what year was he born?

Answer: 1932

He was born on December 5, 1932.

8. This phrase is from what Little Richard song, 'Wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom'?

Answer: 'Tutti Fruitti'

I never could follow along with him when he does this!

9. The movie 'Down and Out in Beverly Hills' made which song of his hit the charts?

Answer: 'Great Gosh a Mighty'

In 1985, Richard scored rave reviews for his memorable appearance in 1985 boxoffice smash 'Down and Out in Beverly Hills,' a film which also launched his hit single, 'Great Gosh A Mighty.'

10. Where is he originally from?

Answer: Georgia

He is originally from Macon, Georgia.

Source: Author NalaMarie

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor gtho4 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.