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A Night at the Disco Trivia Quiz

I remember the disco scene all too well. I have the white suit to prove it and all the moves that I will likely never use again. Do you remember?

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

Author
einsteinII

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
355,216

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

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2755

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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1. David Mancuso is credited with opening the first disco club. It was a private club in his home and was established in 1970. What was its name? Hint

Neverland

Blues Club

Loft

Graceland

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2. Which movie epitomized the disco era and starred John Travolta in a white suit, one hand pointed to the sky? Hint

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Saturday Night Fever

Star Wars

Airplane

3. Hanging from the ceiling of many discos and quite a few basements was a multicolored light show that sprayed the gyrating crowd with shards of light. What was this icon of the disco era called? Hint

flaming onion

fake fog

disco ball

swinging lantern

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4. Who was at the center of the disco sound system pounding out the beat and crafting together sets of songs for the patrons? Hint

Usher

Bouncer

Light Guy

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5. What was the name of a favorite line dance at the disco with lots of hand movements and twists and turns? Hint

Crabwalk

Spider

Boston

Hustle

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6. What singer is identified primarily with the disco scene?
(Hint: "Love to Love You, Baby" was one of her songs.) Hint

Barbara Streisand

Donna Summer

Courtney Love

Cher

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7. What was the name of a famous nightclub in Manhattan, New York with a sophisticated light and sound system? Hint

Club Watusi

Cakewalk

Elephant Club

Studio 54

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8. Disco clothing was meant to be attractive, although meeting a prospective partner at the disco was tough, given volume of the music. What of the following would be appropriate accessories for a night at the disco? Hint

gold chains

all of these

arm bracelets

sequin bell bottoms

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9. How does one describe the hairstyles for the ladies in the disco era? Hint

bee hive

big hair

bob cut

ponytails

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10. What was the theme song for "Saturday Night Fever" sung by the Bee Gees and released in 1977? Hint

Give Me Five

Surfer Girl

Hang Ten

Staying Alive

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. David Mancuso is credited with opening the first disco club. It was a private club in his home and was established in 1970. What was its name?

Answer: Loft

The Loft was the first disco club opened. Disco was a fusion of African-American and Latin rhythms and was thought to be a reactionary movement to the dominance of rock and roll.

2. Which movie epitomized the disco era and starred John Travolta in a white suit, one hand pointed to the sky?

Answer: Saturday Night Fever

"Saturday Night Fever" starring John Travolta was a movie that epitomized the disco era. Tony Manero, a factory worker by day, became a disco giant at night. White suits, gold chains and a macho strut made the man.

Answer: disco ball

The disco ball was a rotating ball covered with multiple mirrors that reflected a light shone on it and onto the crowd. It was mesmerizing to note the patterns the lights made over your partner.

4. Who was at the center of the disco sound system pounding out the beat and crafting together sets of songs for the patrons?

Answer: DJ

The Disc Jockey or DJ put together the musical sets, stringing songs together so that the beats would match exactly when they segued together. One of the methods of starting a new song was to hold a record still on the turntable until it was ready to spin. Electronic mixers eventually became available making the art of the DJ more elegant.

5. What was the name of a favorite line dance at the disco with lots of hand movements and twists and turns?

Answer: Hustle

The Hustle was a choreographed type of line dance popular in discos and could also be a partner dance. It had it's roots in African-American and Hispanic dance moves.

6. What singer is identified primarily with the disco scene? (Hint: "Love to Love You, Baby" was one of her songs.)

Answer: Donna Summer

Donna Summer was our disco diva. Donna thought the song "Love to Love You, Baby" was innovative but she never thought it would become such a huge hit.

7. What was the name of a famous nightclub in Manhattan, New York with a sophisticated light and sound system?

Answer: Studio 54

Studio 54 was opened in 1977 by Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager at a cost of $400,000 to set up. It quickly made a mint of money for the duo. It was the place to be seen.

Answer: all of these

Chains and charms and bracelets and anything with sequins would have been right for the disco. Of course, a white suit was good for the guys and short skirts or bell bottoms for the ladies would have been appropriate. Platform shoes would have been de rigeur.

9. How does one describe the hairstyles for the ladies in the disco era?

Answer: big hair

Big hair was popular in the 70's with hair being highly styled with a lot of volume. Farrah Fawcett would have the iconic big hair style of the period. Dolly Parton still has big hair.

10. What was the theme song for "Saturday Night Fever" sung by the Bee Gees and released in 1977?

Answer: Staying Alive

"Staying Alive" was released in 1977 and is featured in the film "Saturday Night Fever" in the opening scenes. The brothers Gibb were asked to write a song for a new movie about the disco scene, yet to be named. The song became their biggest hit and was the anthem for the disco generation.

Source: Author einsteinII

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