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Willie Nelson Trivia Quiz

You all have heard plenty of his songs, so now see how much you know about the actual life of Willie Nelson.

A multiple-choice quiz by tc_yeaboi. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
tc_yeaboi

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
278,472

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1193

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 149 (2/10), Guest 81 (8/10), Guest 92 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Willie Nelson is sometimes known as __________. Hint

Willis Nelsion

The Red Headed Stranger

Bus Boy of the West

Yo Mamma

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these is NOT one of Willie's songs? Hint

Leavin' On A Jet Plane

On The Road Again

Blue Eyes Cryin' In The Rain

Red Headed Stranger

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where was he born? Hint

Abbott, Texas

Pendleton, Indiana

Chicago, Illinois

July, California

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Question 4 of 10

4. Willie Nelson's real name was Hugh Langly.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was "Honeysuckle Rose"? Hint

his mom's favorite flower

a movie he played in

his debut single

the church he attended as a child

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Question 6 of 10

6. Willie's sister's name is what? Hint

Stephanie

Jenay

Bobbie

Billie Rae

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Question 7 of 10

7. Willie Nelson plays himself in this 2006 movie, which stars Toby Keith? Hint

Alvin and the Chipmunks

Broken Bridges

The Hitcher

Awake

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Question 8 of 10

8. What branch of the military did Willie serve in? Hint

The Marines

The Army

The National Guard

The Air Force

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the title of Willie Nelson's 2002 memoir? Hint

The Facts Of Willie: An Ode To Me

The Facts Of Life And Other Dirty Jokes

The Facts Of Old Age And Other Bumper Stickers

The Facts Of Life And Other Old Tales

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Question 10 of 10

10. Willie was in a band when he was in high school. What was its name? Hint

Abolitionists

Bohemian Fiddlers

Redheads 101

Abbott High Band

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Willie Nelson is sometimes known as __________.

Answer: The Red Headed Stranger

"The Red Headed Stranger" is a song with Willie sang on July 4, 2000. He also pruduced a movie with the name.

2. Which of these is NOT one of Willie's songs?

Answer: Leavin' On A Jet Plane

"Leavin' On A Jet Plane" is a song by John Denver. "Blue Eyes Cryin' In The Rain", "On The Road Again", and "Redheaded Stranger" are all songs that became well known by Willie Nelson.

3. Where was he born?

Answer: Abbott, Texas

Willie Nelson was born on April 30, 1933 in Abbott, Texas. He was raised in this town by his grandparents.

4. Willie Nelson's real name was Hugh Langly.

Answer: False

Willie Nelson's real birth name was William Hugh Nelson, contrary to many beliefs.

5. What was "Honeysuckle Rose"?

Answer: a movie he played in

Willie launched his acting career with this film.

6. Willie's sister's name is what?

Answer: Bobbie

Willie's sister, Bobbie, played the piano and often helped young Willie with his music.

7. Willie Nelson plays himself in this 2006 movie, which stars Toby Keith?

Answer: Broken Bridges

Willie makes a special guest appearance on the 2006 movie "Broken Bridges", with Toby Keith, Kelly Preston, and Lindsey Haun.

8. What branch of the military did Willie serve in?

Answer: The Air Force

At age 23, Willie got a medical discharge from the Air Force.

9. What was the title of Willie Nelson's 2002 memoir?

Answer: The Facts Of Life And Other Dirty Jokes

"The Facts of Life and Other Dirty Jokes" is more a collection of stories than it is an organized memoir.

10. Willie was in a band when he was in high school. What was its name?

Answer: Bohemian Fiddlers

Willie and his sister Bobbie both joined the Bohemian Fiddlers while they were in high school.

Source: Author tc_yeaboi

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