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Toys In The Attic Trivia Quiz

Honestly! Rock and pop stars never seem to grow up do they? Here they are, fully grown adults-and still playing with their toys! Just take a look at this quiz and you will see what I mean.

A multiple-choice quiz by Popsicle01. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Popsicle01

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
147,827

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
751

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Question 1 of 15

1. Here is Martika, an American lady old enough to stop playing with her brother's toys. What are they? Hint

Tin Soldiers

Toy Soldiers

Teddy Bears

Rag Dolls

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Question 2 of 15

2. The late pianist Russ Conway liked to play with toy what? Hint

Cars

Dolls

Boats

Balloons

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which old enough to know better group were playing with a "Rag Doll" in 1964? Hint

Four Tops

Four Preps

Four Pennies

Four Seasons

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Question 4 of 15

4. Goodness me! Look at Tommy Bruce and the Bruisers, a nice macho, tough sounding lot, you would think. But no, what are they crying over? Hint

A Broken Soldier

A Broken Doll

A Broken Car

A Broken Heart

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Question 5 of 15

5. Slim Whitman was playing with one in 1955. Julian Cope also decided he wanted one too in 1989. Which girls toys did this pair play with? Hint

Cuddly Bear

Teddy Bear

China Doll

"Barbie" Doll

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which man was brave enough to sing about his "Teddy Bear" in 1981, and earn himself a top ten hit in the process? Hint

John Denver

Red Sovine

Faron Young

Bill Anderson

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Question 7 of 15

7. Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers are sitting in a corner watching cartoons. Which one is keeping them amused? Hint

"Bugs Bunny"

"Roadrunner"

"Betty Boop"

"Top Cat"

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Question 8 of 15

8. Cliff Richard and the Shadows want their toy to come to life. What are they hoping for? Hint

"Little Drummer Boy"

"Little Donkey"

"Living Doll"

"Livin' Thing"

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Question 9 of 15

9. Frank Chacksfield and his Orchestra have got themselves a "Little Red" what? Hint

Bull

Dog

Monkey

Tiger

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Question 10 of 15

10. The Small Faces just had one soldier to play with in 1967. Stiff Little Fingers had a whole army of them in 1980. What were these bands soldiers made of? Hint

Wood

Rubber

Metal

Tin

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Question 11 of 15

11. The King Brothers do look a little silly playing with this toy. What are these three brothers from Essex, England playing with? Hint

Doll House

Toy Boat

Red Balloons

Model Cars

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Question 12 of 15

12. Some toys are more popular with pop stars than others, it would seem. The Avons, Bobby Vee and Marty Wilde were all bouncing around with a what in 1961? Hint

Rubber Ball

Rubber Bullets

Rubber Bat

Rubberband Man

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Question 13 of 15

13. Jackie Lee has got her cuddly toy bear with her, I see. Do you know which one it is? Hint

"Paddington"

"Winnie The Pooh"

"Edward"

"Rupert"

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Question 14 of 15

14. Oh Dear! Andrew Roachford is a fully grown man, but he still likes to have his what? Hint

Cuddly Toy

Cuddly Hot Water Bottle

Comfort Blanket

Musical Box

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Question 15 of 15

15. The title of this quiz, "Toys In The Attic" is also the name of a 1975 album by which American rockers? Hint

Aerosmith

ZZ Top

Journey

Bachman Turner Overdrive

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Here is Martika, an American lady old enough to stop playing with her brother's toys. What are they?

Answer: Toy Soldiers

"Toy Soldiers" was a UK number 5 hit in 1989 for Martika. (Real name Marta Marrera). She also hit the charts with the Prince song "Love...Thy Will Be Done".

2. The late pianist Russ Conway liked to play with toy what?

Answer: Balloons

"Toy Balloons" reached number 7 for Mr Conway back in 1961. I'm not actually sure how you tell the difference between a toy balloon and a real one!

3. Which old enough to know better group were playing with a "Rag Doll" in 1964?

Answer: Four Seasons

Featuring the high vocals of Frankie Valli, this was a big hit on both side of the Atlantic for these US hitmakers. Other hits include "Let's Hang On" and "Sherry".

4. Goodness me! Look at Tommy Bruce and the Bruisers, a nice macho, tough sounding lot, you would think. But no, what are they crying over?

Answer: A Broken Doll

"Ain't Misbehavin'" was the first hit for Tommy Bruce and The Bruisers, reaching number 3 in 1960. The follow-up, "Broken Doll" only reached 36 however.

5. Slim Whitman was playing with one in 1955. Julian Cope also decided he wanted one too in 1989. Which girls toys did this pair play with?

Answer: China Doll

Slim Whitman, famous for his yodelling style singing, scored his biggest UK hit with "Rose Marie" in 1955. "China Doll" reached number 15 in the same year. Julian Cope was the former lead singer with The Teardrop Explodes. His "China Doll" was a minor hit in 1989.

6. Which man was brave enough to sing about his "Teddy Bear" in 1981, and earn himself a top ten hit in the process?

Answer: Red Sovine

Actually about a little crippled boy and his CB radio, "Teddy Bear" was one of several tear-jerkers recorded by the late country artist Woodrow Wilson "Red" Sovine.

7. Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers are sitting in a corner watching cartoons. Which one is keeping them amused?

Answer: "Roadrunner"

When ever there is a chart for "The greatest single ever made" Jonathan Richman's "Roadrunner" usually appears somewhere in it! Released on the acclaimed "Beserkley" record label, "Roadrunner" was a number 11 hit in 1977.

8. Cliff Richard and the Shadows want their toy to come to life. What are they hoping for?

Answer: "Living Doll"

One of the biggest selling UK acts of all time, Cliff Richard has actually had a hit twice with "Living Doll". A number one in 1959, the song was later revived in 1986 for the "Comic Relief" charity, when Cliff again took it to number one along with the Young Ones.

9. Frank Chacksfield and his Orchestra have got themselves a "Little Red" what?

Answer: Monkey

This English orchestra had six top 30 hits in the 50s, with "Little Red Monkey" reaching number 10 in 1953.

10. The Small Faces just had one soldier to play with in 1967. Stiff Little Fingers had a whole army of them in 1980. What were these bands soldiers made of?

Answer: Tin

The much acclaimed Small Faces single "Tin Soldier" was a top ten hit in 1967. Lead singer Steve Marriot later formed Humble Pie, when the rest of the band later linked up with Rod Stewart to perform as The Faces. Stiff Little Fingers were an Irish band whose biggest hit was "At The Edge" in 1980.

11. The King Brothers do look a little silly playing with this toy. What are these three brothers from Essex, England playing with?

Answer: Doll House

Very popular in England in the late 50s/early 60s, brothers Denis, Michael and Tony King reached number 21 with "Doll House" in 1960. Other hits for the King Brothers include "Seventy Six Trombones" and "A White Sport Coat".

12. Some toys are more popular with pop stars than others, it would seem. The Avons, Bobby Vee and Marty Wilde were all bouncing around with a what in 1961?

Answer: Rubber Ball

Bobby Vee bounced the highest with his "Rubber Ball"-he got to number 4 in the charts. The Avons managed number 30, whilst Marty Wilde reached number 9. Twenty years later, his daughter Kim had many hits of her own, a few of them were even written by Marty.

13. Jackie Lee has got her cuddly toy bear with her, I see. Do you know which one it is?

Answer: "Rupert"

Jackie Lee had two entries in the UK charts, "Rupert" made it to number 14 in 1971, whilst "White Horses" was a top ten hit in 1968.

14. Oh Dear! Andrew Roachford is a fully grown man, but he still likes to have his what?

Answer: Cuddly Toy

"Cuddly Toy" was a top ten hit in 1989 for Roachford, which was the name of Andrew Roachford's band.

15. The title of this quiz, "Toys In The Attic" is also the name of a 1975 album by which American rockers?

Answer: Aerosmith

What can you say about Aerosmith? Still going strong in 2003, Aerosmith were formed in 1970. Their numerous hits include "Walk This Way", "Dude (Looks Like A Lady") "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" and "Jaded".

Source: Author Popsicle01

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